2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Liberty and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. 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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Liberty | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 147 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
