1971 Honda 1300 vs. 2004 Mahindra Commander

To start off, 2004 Mahindra Commander is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 475 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300.

Because 2004 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Honda 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mahindra 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, 2004 Mahindra Commander (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mahindra Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.

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