Buick Century (1989 – 1996) vs Acura Legend Coupe (1987 – 1990): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The Acura Legend Coupe has the higher top speed: 214 km/h against 193 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.2 L/100 km against 11.5 L/100 km. The Buick Century is the lighter car, from 1,266 kg against 1,401 kg. The Buick Century dates from 1989 – 1996, the Acura Legend Coupe from 1987 – 1990.
| Specification |
Buick
Century
1989 – 1996
|
Acura
Legend Coupe
1987 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1996 | 1987 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 162 hp | 161 – 163 hp |
| Torque | 183 – 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.5 – 12.3 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,775 mm |
| Width | 1,763 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,364 mm | 1,369 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,664 mm | 2,695 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,266 – 1,339 kg | 1,401 – 1,444 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

