2005 Acura CL vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 830 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. 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 2005 Acura CL. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Acura | Jeep |
| Model | CL | Commander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 78 L |
