2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 103 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 803 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Yaris 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.
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2009 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Liberty | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |