2001 Eagle Talon vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage 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, 2001 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Eagle Talon | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Eagle | Kia |
| Model | Talon | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
