2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Liberty and 2008 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Vectra (277 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 Opel Vectra.

Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Vectra. 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 Opel Vectra (355 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 2008 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Vectra 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Liberty 2008 Opel Vectra
Make Jeep Opel
Model Liberty Vectra
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 355 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1613 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 61 L


 

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