2002 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 10 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 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm). This means 2002 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Liberty | Camry |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |