2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 519 kg more than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Jeep | Buick |
Model | Commander | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3564 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Torque | 510 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3009 mm |