2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 529 kg more than 2004 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
