2005 Mahindra Commander vs. 2005 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2005 Mahindra Commander and 2005 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Zafira (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Zafira weights approximately 75 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 Opel Zafira. 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 Opel Zafira (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander. 2005 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mahindra Commander | 2005 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Mahindra | Opel |
Model | Commander | Zafira |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |