1995 Acura Legend vs. 2010 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2010 Jeep Patriot is newer by 15 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 28 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Patriot.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Patriot. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 2010 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2010 Jeep Patriot 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 | 2010 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | Legend | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
