2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 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 65 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 27 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 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Jeep | Volvo |
| Model | Commander | 780 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
