2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Commander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2683 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2790 mm |
