Volvo 780 (1986 – 1990) vs Acura Legend (1986 – 1991): specs compared
The Volvo 780 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 161 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 10.2 s. The Acura Legend has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 212 km/h. The Volvo 780 uses less fuel, from 8.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. The Acura Legend is the lighter car, from 1,396 kg against 1,420 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
780
1986 – 1990
|
Acura
Legend
1986 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1990 | 1986 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 122 – 200 hp | 152 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 290 Nm | 209 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 10.8 s | 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 212 km/h | 208 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 – 12.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,790 – 4,801 mm | 4,811 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,771 mm | 2,758 – 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,420 – 1,560 kg | 1,396 – 1,458 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.