1995 Acura Legend vs. 2012 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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 20 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 2012 Suzuki Kizashi 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 2012 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Acura | Suzuki |
| Model | Legend | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
