2006 Jeep Commander vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 66 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 471 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jeep Commander | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Commander | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1809 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2480 mm |