1999 Eagle Talon vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1999 Eagle Talon. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1999 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 685 kg more than 1999 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 1999 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Eagle Talon | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Eagle | Toyota |
| Model | Talon | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2789 mm |
