1989 Toyota Camry vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 591 kg more than 1989 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Camry. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Camry | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Camry | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1806 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2695 mm |
