2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (229 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 305 kg more than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
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 (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2305 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
