2007 Jeep Commander vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Levante. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 417 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Jeep Commander (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Commander | Levante |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2230 mm |
