2003 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jeep Liberty. 2005 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2003 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2003 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Liberty | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |