2002 Mahindra Commander vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 2002 Mahindra Commander and 2002 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 255 kg more than 2002 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 2002 Nissan Terrano II has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Terrano II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mahindra Commander | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Mahindra | Nissan |
Model | Commander | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |