2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2002 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2002 Jeep Liberty and 2002 Nissan Primera 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 92 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Primera. (118 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 465 kg more than 2002 Nissan Primera. 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 2002 Nissan Primera. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Primera. 2002 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Primera 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Primera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
