2001 Citroen C3 vs. 2001 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C3 and 2001 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C3 (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 118 kg more than 2001 Citroen C3.
Because 2001 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Citroen C3 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen C3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C3 | 2001 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | Citroen | Mahindra |
Model | C3 | Commander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |