2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2001 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. 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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2001 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Jeep | Suzuki |
| Model | Commander | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2305 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2260 mm |
