2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 418 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Impala. 2010 Chevrolet Impala has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Liberty has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Jeep | Chevrolet |
Model | Liberty | Impala |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3698 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2807 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |