1989 Eagle Talon vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 385 kg more than 1989 Eagle Talon.
Because 2007 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Freelander (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Eagle Talon | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Eagle | Land Rover |
| Model | Talon | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
