2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 208 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 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 (527 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
