1995 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,311 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Caprice | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Caprice | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4311 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
