2002 Eagle Talon vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Eagle Talon (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Eagle Talon weights approximately 246 kg more than 2005 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, 2002 Eagle Talon (290 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2002 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Eagle Talon | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Eagle | Honda |
Model | Talon | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |