1995 Acura Legend vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 14 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.

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 (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna 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. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 2009 Toyota Sienna
Make Acura Toyota
Model Legend Sienna
Year Released 1995 2009
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 246 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 76 L