2011 Jeep Liberty vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2011 Jeep Liberty is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 1059 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 2011 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Jeep Liberty | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Jeep | Honda |
Model | Liberty | Life |
Year Released | 2011 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4473 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2370 mm |