2001 Honda S-MX vs. 2002 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Honda S-MX.
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, 2001 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda S-MX | 2002 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Honda | Mahindra |
| Model | S-MX | Commander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
