1995 Acura Legend vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 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 62 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Acura | Volkswagen |
| Model | Legend | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
