2002 Eagle Talon vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 2002 Eagle Talon and 2002 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Eagle Talon (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon.

Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Eagle Talon. 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Eagle Talon 2002 Land Rover Discovery
Make Eagle Land Rover
Model Talon Discovery
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 209 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 2020 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2550 mm


 

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