2004 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2004 GMC Safari 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 423 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 GMC Safari. 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2004 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | GMC | Mahindra |
Model | Safari | Commander |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 124 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |