1994 Eagle Talon vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Eagle Talon 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 27 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Eagle Talon weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Eagle Talon | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Eagle | Toyota |
| Model | Talon | Carina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2590 mm |
