1998 Honda Shuttle vs. 2007 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1998 Honda Shuttle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Shuttle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Shuttle. (196 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Shuttle.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Honda Shuttle 2007 Jeep Commander
Make Honda Jeep
Model Shuttle Commander
Year Released 1998 2007
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2155 cc 2987 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 196 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1532 kg 2900 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 78 L


 

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