2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna 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 133 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 273 kg more than 2002 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2002 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Commander | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.6 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
