2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Lancia Musa

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 748 kg more than 2006 Lancia Musa. 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 2006 Lancia Musa. 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 (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa. 2008 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Musa has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Musa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 2006 Lancia Musa
Make Jeep Lancia
Model Commander Musa
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3699 cc 1368 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 128 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 47 L


 

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