1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1990 Eagle Talon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Eagle Talon. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 35 kg more than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1989 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Eagle | Nissan |
Model | Talon | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |