1995 Acura Legend vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 2 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 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today.

Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 1997 Honda Today
Make Acura Honda
Model Legend Today
Year Released 1995 1997
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1400 mm


 

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