2004 Mahindra Commander vs. 2004 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2004 Mahindra Commander and 2004 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Opel Zafira weights approximately 170 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 Opel Zafira. 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 Opel Zafira (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mahindra Commander | 2004 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Mahindra | Opel |
| Model | Commander | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
