2005 Acura TL vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura TL | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | TL | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
