2002 Acura RSX vs. 2004 Mahindra Commander

To start off, 2004 Mahindra Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura RSX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Acura RSX.

Because 2004 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura RSX. 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, 2002 Acura RSX (193 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm). This means 2002 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander. 2002 Acura RSX has automatic transmission and 2004 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2004 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Acura RSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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