2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 2 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 58 kg more than 2011 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Safari 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 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Jeep | Tata |
Model | Liberty | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |