1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 158 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Caprice | Liberty |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |