2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 216 kg more than 2002 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | Honda | Mahindra |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |