2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 3 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Jeep Liberty. 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 2011 Nissan Quest. 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, 2011 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Liberty. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Liberty | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |
