2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan 260 ZX would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (124 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 233 kg more than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan 260 ZX. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan 260 ZX has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX 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 Jeep Commander | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Commander | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |