1955 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,425 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 532 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1955 Chrysler 300 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Commander. (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1955 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jeep |
| Model | 300 | Commander |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5425 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2790 mm |
