2006 Jeep Commander vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,703 cc, 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (227 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Jeep Commander 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Commander Land Cruiser
Year Released 2006 1985
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 3431 cc
Horse Power 235 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 227 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 105 mm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm


 

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