2005 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2004 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Impala 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (181 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Impala. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 2004 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Impala | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |
