2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1996 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. 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 201 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 883 kg more than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 (454 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Rasheen. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Rasheen 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 | 1996 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Commander | Rasheen |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |