1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2004 Jeep Liberty is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 208 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Corvette | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
