1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 76 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 198 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Corolla 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 1981 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Eagle | Toyota |
Model | Talon | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |