2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan Pintara 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 99 more horse power than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 233 kg more than 1992 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jeep Commander. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Pintara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2560 mm |
