1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Eagle Talon 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 28 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1998 Honda Civic | |
Make | Eagle | Honda |
Model | Talon | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |