2008 Jeep Commander vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 956 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (104 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Sunny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
