2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Maxima 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 50 kg more than 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |
