2004 Eagle Talon vs. 2004 Pontiac Vibe

To start off, both 2004 Eagle Talon and 2004 Pontiac Vibe were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Eagle Talon weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Pontiac Vibe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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, 2004 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Pontiac Vibe has automatic transmission and 2004 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2004 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Vibe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Eagle Talon 2004 Pontiac Vibe
Make Eagle Pontiac
Model Talon Vibe
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 122 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2610 mm