2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2000 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jeep Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jeep Cherokee would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2000 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Commander | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 2464 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |
