2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Murano 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Murano weights approximately 215 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, both vehicles can yield 319 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2008 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Murano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |
