2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Liberty and 2004 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,425 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Astra (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra.
Because 2004 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Opel Astra (241 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Liberty | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 52 L |
