2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2005 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Cobalt | Commander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
