2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | Honda | Mahindra |
Model | Civic | Commander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2112 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |