2012 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012 Chevrolet Spark were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. (67 HP @ 68 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 999 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Spark, 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, 2012 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. 2012 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Liberty | 2012 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Jeep | Chevrolet |
| Model | Liberty | Spark |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 68 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1849 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4493 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2695 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 35 L |
