2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2008 Nissan Primera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Primera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Primera. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 867 kg more than 2008 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Primera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Primera. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Primera. 2007 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Primera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Jeep Commander 2008 Nissan Primera
Make Jeep Nissan
Model Commander Primera
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2987 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 215 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 510 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.7:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 186 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2355 kg 1488 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.8 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 62 L


 

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