2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 450 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Buick Rendezvous (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander. 2003 Buick Rendezvous has automatic transmission and 2003 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2003 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Rendezvous will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | Buick | Mahindra |
Model | Rendezvous | Commander |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |