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 3,700 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). 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 Cherokee weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
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 | 3687 cc | 3700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1867 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |
