1995 Acura Legend vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 2010 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | Legend | Elise |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
