2004 Mahindra Commander vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 216 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander. 2009 Honda Civic 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. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mahindra Commander | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mahindra | Honda |
Model | Commander | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |