2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Commander. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 127 kg more than 2009 Jeep Commander. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Commander. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Jeep | Chevrolet |
| Model | Commander | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
