2003 Mahindra Commander vs. 2008 Nissan Quest

To start off, 2008 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1035 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, 2008 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander. 2008 Nissan Quest 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. 2008 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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