2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Crew would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 588 kg more than 1999 Nissan Crew. 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 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Crew. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Crew 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 | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Crew |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
