1989 Eagle Talon vs. 1989 Eagle Summit

To start off, both 1989 Eagle Talon and 1989 Eagle Summit were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Eagle Talon weights approximately 160 kg more than 1989 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Eagle Talon 1989 Eagle Summit
Make Eagle Eagle
Model Talon Summit
Year Released 1989 1989
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 169 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2470 mm


 

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