2007 Jeep Commander vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Prairie 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 149 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 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 1982 Nissan Prairie. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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