2003 Nissan Cima vs. 2011 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Cima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Cima would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 176 kg more than 2003 Nissan Cima.
Because 2011 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan Cima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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. 2011 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2003 Nissan Cima has manual transmission. 2003 Nissan Cima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Nissan Cima | 2011 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Nissan | Jeep |
Model | Cima | Liberty |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4473 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1811 mm |