2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty

To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Doblo would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 148 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 553 kg more than 2006 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Doblo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo. 2012 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Doblo 2012 Jeep Liberty
Make Fiat Jeep
Model Doblo Liberty
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Panel Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Horse Power 62 HP 210 HP
Torque 118 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 4-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 1849 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4493 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1836 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1803 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2695 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 74 L


 

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