2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina

To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Caldina 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 178 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 153 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina. 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, 2005 Toyota Caldina, 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 (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Jeep Commander 2005 Toyota Caldina
Make Jeep Toyota
Model Commander Caldina
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 305 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 453 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1398 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 50 L