1995 Acura Legend vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 61 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | Legend | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
