1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Talon (133 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 435 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Talon | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Eagle | Honda |
| Model | Talon | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
