2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Liberty and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Liberty | Maxima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 346 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |