2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Liberty and 2009 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 643 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2009 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Liberty | 2009 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Jeep | Toyota |
Model | Liberty | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 87 L |