1995 Acura Legend vs. 2012 Tata Safari

To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 131 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari.

Because 2012 Tata Safari 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 Tata Safari 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 (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 2012 Tata Safari
Make Acura Tata
Model Legend Safari
Year Released 1995 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 2956 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2660 mm


 

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