2004 Acura CL vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 398 kg more than 2004 Acura CL.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura CL. 2004 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura CL | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |
