1995 Acura Legend vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 1999 Toyota Sienna 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, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna. 1999 Toyota Sienna 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. 1999 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 1999 Toyota Sienna
Make Acura Toyota
Model Legend Sienna
Year Released 1995 1999
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 3001 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 83 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1705 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2910 mm


 

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