2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Jeep Commander are equipped with a 4,703 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 235 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 666 kg more than 2006 Jeep Commander.
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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Ram | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 4703 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1677 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
