1992 Eagle Summit vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Eagle Summit. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1992 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1483 kg more than 1992 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Eagle Summit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Eagle Summit | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Eagle | Land Rover |
| Model | Summit | Defender |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
