1992 Eagle Talon 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 Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1478 kg more than 1992 Eagle Talon.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Eagle Talon. 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Eagle Talon | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Eagle | Land Rover |
| Model | Talon | Defender |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2370 mm |
