1991-1995 Acura Legend: Full Review
Updated: 11/23/08
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Pros
- Acceleration
- Passenger and cargo room
- Antilock brakes
- Instruments/controls
- Steering/handling
Cons
- Fuel economy
- Automatic-transmission performance
- Driver seating
- Rear-seat room (coupe)
Vehicle Highlights
Larger than prior Legends, the second generation of Acura's upmarket front-drive sedan debuted after the start of the '91 model year. A coupe soon followed on a shorter wheelbase, in L and luxury LS trim. Sedans came in three trim levels: base, L, and LS. Exterior and interior designs were evolutionary, but outer body panels were thicker than before, and more were galvanized for corrosion protection. All models have antilock braking. Antiroll bars grew in thickness, engines now used hydraulic front mounts, and rear brake discs were enlarged. LS Legends for 1991 included a passenger-side airbag; other models had one for the driver only.
Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Acura Legend LS sedan Rating | |
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| Performance | 7 | |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | |
| Ride Quality | 7 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | |
| Quietness | 7 | |
| Controls/Materials | 7 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 5 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 4 | |
| Value within Class | 8 | |
| Total Score: | 61 |
Year to Year Changes
Our road test for the 1991-1995 Acura Legend includes a full evaluation from the inside out. We've evaluated every aspect of the 1991-1995 Acura Legend and highlighted the vehicle's performance with pros and cons. Use our comprehensive road test ratings to decide if this generation 1991-1995 Acura Legend is right for you.
Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation
Sporty manners, copious luxury (on LS), worthy workmanship, and stout construction help the Legend rival some more costly premium automobiles--including those from Infiniti and Lexus.
Expert Ratings Summary
| Category | Acura Legend LS sedan Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 7 | |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | |
| Ride Quality | 7 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 5 | |
| Quietness | 7 | |
| Controls/Materials | 7 | |
| Interior Room | 7 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 5 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 4 | |
| Value within Class | 8 | |
| Total Score: | 61 |
Trouble Spots
Consumer Guide® Estimated Repair Costs
| Item Name | Repair Cost |
| A/C Compressor | $715 |
| Alternator | $360 |
| Automatic Transmission or Transaxle | $1,005 |
| Brakes | $200 |
| Clutch, Pressure Plate, Bearing | $965 |
| Constant Velocity Joints | $555 |
| Exhaust System | $810 |
| Radiator | $530 |
| Shocks and/or Struts | $895 |
| Timing Chain or Belt | $300 |
| Prices | Good | Average | Poor |
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| 1995 | |||
| Legend coupe | $3,300-4,000 | $2,600-3,200 | $800-1,000 |
| Legend sedan | $2,800-3,500 | $2,100-2,600 | $600-800 |
| 1994 | |||
| Legend coupe | $2,700-3,400 | $2,000-2,600 | $600-700 |
| Legend sedan | $2,300-3,000 | $1,700-2,200 | $400-600 |
| 1993 | |||
| Legend coupe | $2,200-2,800 | $1,600-2,000 | $400-500 |
| Legend sedan | $1,800-2,400 | $1,200-1,600 | $300-400 |
| 1992 | |||
| Legend coupe | $1,900-2,500 | $1,300-1,700 | $300-400 |
| Legend sedan | $1,500-2,000 | $1,000-1,300 | $200-300 |
| 1991 | |||
| Legend coupe | $1,600-2,200 | $1,100-1,500 | $200-300 |
| Legend sedan | $1,300-1,900 | $800-1,200 | $200 |
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Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door coupe | 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 111.4 | 114.6 |
| Overall Length, in. | 192.5 | 194.9 |
| Overall Width, in. | 71.3 | 71.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 53.5 | 55.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 3516 | 3516 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.3 | 38.5 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.9 | 42.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.9 | 36.5 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 28.7 | 33.5 |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| ohc V6 | 3.2 / 196 | 200 | 210 | 5-speed manual: 18/25 4-speed automatic: 19/24 |
5-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 19.2 |
| ohc V6 | 3.2 / 196 | 230 | 206 | 6-speed manual: 18/26 4-speed automatic: 18/23 |
6-speed manual: -- 4-speed automatic: 20.2 |
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NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | 1995 Legend |
|---|---|
| Front Impact, Driver | 3 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Sideimpact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.








