1991 Acura Legend Base Sedan MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Acura Legend L in Cassis Red Pearl, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '94-'95 Acura Legend Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991-93 Acura Legend Sedan by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Acura Legend L in Cassis Red Pearl, rear right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Acura Legend GS Sedan Interior (US) by Puffin77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Acura Legend Base Sedan MT is a 202-hp 3.2-liter V6 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $26,800 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 202 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 210 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Legend measures 194.9 inches long on a 114.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,455 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,800 ($63,950 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2L SOHC 24-valve V6, longitudinally mounted |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 202 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 210 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, belt-driven single cam per bank, hydraulic lash adjusters |
| Bore and Stroke | 90.0 x 84.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with Variable Induction System |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD (longitudinal front engine) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 2.937 (35 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.692 (61 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.06 (97 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.769 (134 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.581 (177 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.2 |
| Final Drive | 4.505 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded, 91 octane |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone, dual trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 28.6 mm (Sedan); 28.6-mm-dia (Coupe: thicker-wall) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 19.1 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 in, 23 mm thick, ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.1 in, 9 mm thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in cast aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in cast aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/60R15 90V |
| Tires Rear | 205/60R15 90V |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.9 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,455 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 60% / 40% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Acura Legend Base Sedan MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
7 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Acura LEGEND. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 11, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
NHTSA campaign 09E025000
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign 09E012000
Jul 17, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
NHTSA campaign 06E065000
May 24, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
NHTSA campaign 06E049000
Feb 22, 2001 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN AND COUPE MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM THAT HAD SEPARATE SPEAKER AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED BEHIND THE REAR SEAT BACK. A TRANSISTOR IN THE SPEAKER AMPLIFIER COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN SMOKE OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AMPLIFIER CIRCUIT BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
NHTSA campaign 01V053000
Apr 17, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE BRACKET CAN BE DAMAGED BY THE ENGINE ROCKING FORWARD ON ENGINE MOUNTS IN A MINOR COLLISION.
Consequence: WHEN THE SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IS DAMAGED, THE SHIFT LEVERPOSITION MAY NOT CORRECTLY INDICATE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION. THIS COULDRESULT IN UNANTICIPATED MOVEMENT OF THE CAR AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH REDESIGNED ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA campaign 91V065000
Oct 29, 1990 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
NHTSA campaign 90E043003
117 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Acura LEGEND
Owner Complaints
117 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Acura LEGEND (14 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Equipment | 59 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 ACURA LEGEND. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.