1995 Acura Legend vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 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, 1999 Porsche 911 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Acura | Porsche |
Model | Legend | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |