2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2008 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Jeep Commander are equipped with a 4,701 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Commander. (229 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 327 kg more than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Commander. (410 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2008 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
