2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jeep | Land Rover |
| Model | Liberty | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |
