1995 BMW S3 vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW S3 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 124 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.

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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 2012 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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