1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
Make | Eagle | Renault |
Model | Talon | Fuego |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |