2007 Jeep Liberty vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Jeep Liberty is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Liberty | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Liberty | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2320 mm |
