2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Commander | Quest |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3507 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3160 mm |