1994 Eagle Talon vs. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1994 Eagle Talon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Eagle Talon weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Eagle Talon | 1984 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Eagle | Vauxhall |
Model | Talon | Chevette |
Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2400 mm |