2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and 2008 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Silverado | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2987 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 506 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 2270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |