2002 Eagle Talon vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2002 Eagle Talon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Eagle Talon. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2002 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Eagle Talon. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2002 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2002 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Eagle Talon | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Eagle | Aston Martin |
| Model | Talon | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
