1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Talon. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 54 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1988 Lotus Esprit 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 1988 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Eagle | Lotus |
Model | Talon | Esprit |
Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |