2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Jeep Liberty
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Jeep Liberty were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 71 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2009 Jeep Liberty (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Nitro | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3699 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
