2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2105 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1988 Lada 2105. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada 2105 has manual transmission. 1988 Lada 2105 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Jeep | Lada |
| Model | Liberty | 2105 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
