2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2002 Jeep Liberty and 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 120 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 480 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Liberty | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
