2005 Mahindra Commander vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Mahindra Commander and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 718 kg more than 2005 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mahindra Commander | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Mahindra | Kia |
| Model | Commander | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
