2002 Eagle Talon vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 78 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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. 2008 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Eagle Talon | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Eagle | Volkswagen |
Model | Talon | Touran |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |