1998 Eagle Talon vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1998 Eagle Talon and 1998 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Eagle Talon weights approximately 320 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, 1998 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Eagle Talon | 1998 Honda Civic | |
Make | Eagle | Honda |
Model | Talon | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 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 | 208 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |