1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1990 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1990 Eagle Talon and 1990 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 66 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Eagle Talon | 1990 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Eagle | Holden |
| Model | Talon | Barina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2250 mm |
