2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1998 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 608 kg more than 1998 Toyota Crown.
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. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Crown 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 | 1998 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Liberty | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
