1995 Acura Legend vs. 2013 Jeep Compass

To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass is newer by 18 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 30 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass.

Because 2013 Jeep Compass 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, 2013 Jeep Compass 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 2013 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2013 Jeep Compass 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 2013 Jeep Compass
Make Acura Jeep
Model Legend Compass
Year Released 1995 2013
Body Type Coupe SUV
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 170 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 97 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4448 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1811 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1651 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2634 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 51 L