1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 255 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Suburban | Commander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2790 mm |
