2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jeep Liberty | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Liberty | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2425 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 79 L |
