1995 Acura Legend vs. 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 8 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 80 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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 (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | Legend | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
