2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 6 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 324 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Because 2005 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Altima. 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, 2011 Nissan Altima (349 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Liberty | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Liberty | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 349 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1512 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |