EIGRP converges fast RIP because of DUAL and backup routes that are stored in the topology table.
EIGRP uses a hello protocol to establish neighbor relationships
EIGRP uses split horizon and reverse poisoning to avoid routing loops.
EIGRP uses periodic updates to exchange routing information
EIGRP allows routers of different manufacturers to interoperate
EIGRP supports VLSM and authentication for routing updates.
EIGRP use a broadcast address to send routing information.