2012 Jeep Liberty vs. 2012 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2012 Jeep Liberty and 2012 Toyota Camry 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 10 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (200 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 299 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry, 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.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Jeep Liberty 2012 Toyota Camry
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Liberty Camry
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type 4-speed automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1849 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4493 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1836 mm 1821 mm
Wheelbase Size 2695 mm 2776 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 64 L


 

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