2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (236 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. 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 (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Altima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
