2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Mahindra Commander

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 827 kg more than 2004 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2004 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2004 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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