1995 Acura Legend vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 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 60 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Acura | Honda |
Model | Legend | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |