2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Liberty | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1834 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
