2001 Eagle Talon vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 2001 Eagle Talon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Eagle Talon. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Eagle Talon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Honda NSX.
Because 1998 Honda NSX 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 1998 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1998 Honda NSX (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Eagle Talon | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Eagle | Honda |
| Model | Talon | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
