2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Commander and 2007 Pontiac Torrent 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 43 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Torrent. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Commander | 2007 Pontiac Torrent | |
Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
Model | Commander | Torrent |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3391 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 64 L |