2003 Mahindra Commander vs. 2003 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2003 Mahindra Commander and 2003 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Grand Espace (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 530 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.
Because 2003 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Renault Grand Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander. 2003 Renault Grand Espace 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 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mahindra Commander | 2003 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Mahindra | Renault |
| Model | Commander | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
