1989 Eagle Talon vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 Eagle Talon.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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, 1989 Eagle Talon (276 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Eagle Talon | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Eagle | Subaru |
| Model | Talon | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
