1995 Acura Legend vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 72 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1995 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | Legend | Corvette |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |