2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 1989 Renault 19

To start off, 2002 Jeep Liberty is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 19 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 770 kg more than 1989 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Renault 19. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (134 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19. 2002 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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