1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 403 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Commander. (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XK | Commander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
