2008 Nissan Terrano vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Commander weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 Nissan Terrano.
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, 2010 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Terrano. 2010 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Terrano has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Terrano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Terrano | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Nissan | Jeep |
| Model | Terrano | Commander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 5652 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 322 HP |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.7 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
