2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Jeep Commander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jeep Commander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | Panda | Commander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |