1995 Acura Legend vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 16 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend.
Because 2011 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Legend | 550 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
