2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Commander and 2008 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2008 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2008 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
