2002 Eagle Talon vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2002 Eagle Talon and 2002 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Eagle Talon (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Toyota MR2. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon.
Because 2002 Toyota MR2 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 2002 Toyota MR2. 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, 2002 Eagle Talon (290 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2002 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Eagle Talon | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Eagle | Toyota |
| Model | Talon | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
