2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 4 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 277 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima.

Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Altima (350 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Liberty.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Jeep Liberty 2008 Nissan Altima
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Liberty Altima
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3687 cc 3490 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 6000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 350 Nm
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 1469 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 76 L


 

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