2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada 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 58 more horse power than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. (272 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
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 (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Jeep | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Commander | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
