2001 BMW Compact vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW Compact. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW Compact 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 17 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 228 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact. 2010 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW Compact has manual transmission. 2001 BMW Compact will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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