2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2010 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Maxima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Liberty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Liberty would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Maxima (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 222 kg more than 2010 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2010 Nissan Maxima, 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, 2010 Nissan Maxima (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Liberty. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Liberty | 2010 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
