1989 Eagle Talon vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1989 Eagle Talon and 1989 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Talon. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 700 kg more than 1989 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Eagle Talon | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Eagle | Jaguar |
| Model | Talon | XJS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
