1995 Acura Legend vs. 1999 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1999 Opel Vectra is newer by 4 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 119 more horse power than 1999 Opel Vectra. (81 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 195 kg more than 1999 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Vectra. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1999 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Acura | Opel |
| Model | Legend | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
