2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Commander and 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Xterra. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
