2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Nissan Navara

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 Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara 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 65 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Nissan Navara. 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 2007 Nissan Navara. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Navara. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Navara.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 2007 Nissan Navara
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Commander Navara
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 385 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.6 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1978 kg 1923 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 80 L


 

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