2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Rover Streetwise

To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover Streetwise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover Streetwise 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 133 more horse power than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Rover Streetwise. 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 2005 Rover Streetwise. 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 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover Streetwise. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover Streetwise. 2006 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2005 Rover Streetwise has manual transmission. 2005 Rover Streetwise 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 2005 Rover Streetwise
Make Jeep Rover
Model Commander Streetwise
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4703 cc 1394 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 50 L


 

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