2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2008 Fiat Strada 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 4,699 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2008 Fiat Strada.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Strada. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Strada 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:
2008 Fiat Strada | 2007 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | Strada | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |