1995 Acura Legend vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 463 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend. 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Acura | Land Rover |
Model | Legend | Discovery |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |