1986 Holden Drover vs. 2000 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2000 Mahindra Commander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Drover would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Holden Drover (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Holden Drover should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 460 kg more than 1986 Holden Drover.
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, 2000 Mahindra Commander (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mahindra Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Holden Drover | 2000 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Holden | Mahindra |
| Model | Drover | Commander |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2690 mm |
