2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2001 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2001 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 946 kg more than 2001 Holden Zafira. 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 2001 Holden Zafira. 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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2001 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Jeep | Holden |
| Model | Commander | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5653 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
