2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Commander and 2009 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 435 kg more than 2009 Tata Safari. 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 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari 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 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Jeep | Tata |
Model | Commander | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |