2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 4 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 464 kg more than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Commander | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Jeep | Buick |
Model | Commander | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3009 mm |