2005 Mahindra Commander vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Mahindra Commander and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 121 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.
Because 2005 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. 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 Mazda 6 (260 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mahindra Commander | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mazda |
| Model | Commander | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1491 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
