2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, both 2002 Jeep Liberty and 2002 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 21 more horse power than 2002 BMW X5. (189 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2002 Jeep Liberty.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 BMW X5 (410 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Jeep | BMW |
| Model | Liberty | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
