2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 529 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Commander. (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Commander | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 86 L |
