2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda and 2008 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1138 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda. 2008 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | Panda | Liberty |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 74 L |