2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 406 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Blazer | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
