1995 Acura Legend vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2002 Toyota Allion is newer by 7 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 73 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 315 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2002 Toyota Allion 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 (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion. 2002 Toyota Allion 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. 2002 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | Legend | Allion |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
