1998 Eagle Talon vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 667 kg more than 1998 Eagle Talon.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento 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, 2007 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Eagle Talon | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Eagle | Kia |
Model | Talon | Sorento |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 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 | 2087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |