2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Frontier. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Frontier. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3952 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
