2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2007 Jeep Commander and 2007 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 76 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 880 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier. 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 2007 Nissan Frontier. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Frontier. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Frontier 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.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Commander 2007 Nissan Frontier
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Commander Frontier
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 2487 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 80 L


 

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