1994 Eagle Talon vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1994 Eagle Talon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana 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 40 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Eagle Talon weights approximately 156 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana. 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, 1994 Eagle Talon (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Eagle Talon | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Eagle | Nissan |
Model | Talon | Santana |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |