2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 780 kg more than 2002 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Liberty | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
