1995 Acura Legend vs. 1999 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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 123 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Vitara. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1999 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 1999 Suzuki Vitara 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 | 1999 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Acura | Suzuki |
| Model | Legend | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
