1995 Acura Legend vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera

To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 727 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 305 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.

Because 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 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 2011 Koenigsegg Agera. 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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 814 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
Make Acura Koenigsegg
Model Legend Agera
Year Released 1995 2011
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3206 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 200 HP 927 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 1100 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4293 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1996 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2660 mm


 

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