2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1988 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Cedric 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 120 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 585 kg more than 1988 Nissan Cedric. 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Cedric. (173 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 1988 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Cedric |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |
