2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Commander | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |
