2003 Mahindra Commander vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 9 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 591 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mahindra Commander | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Mahindra | Hyundai |
| Model | Commander | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
