2000 Honda City vs. 2008 Jeep Commander

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda City 2008 Jeep Commander
Make Honda Jeep
Model City Commander
Year Released 2000 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1343 cc 3699 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 122 Nm 319 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1978 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2790 mm


 

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