2005 Eagle Talon vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2005 Eagle Talon and 2005 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 Eagle Talon.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Eagle Talon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso 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, 2005 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Musso. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Eagle Talon | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Eagle | SsangYong |
| Model | Talon | Musso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
