1998 Eagle Talon vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1998 Eagle Talon.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Eagle Talon | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Eagle | Land Rover |
Model | Talon | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |