1995 Acura Legend vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 17 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 37 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2012 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Legend | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |
