2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Fiat Panda

To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 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 177 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 712 kg more than 2010 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Panda 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 2010 Fiat Panda
Make Jeep Fiat
Model Commander Panda
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type SUV Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 1242 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 236 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 70.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.7 mm 78.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1677 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3580 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 30 L


 

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