2000 Mahindra Commander vs. 1989 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 2000 Mahindra Commander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 116 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim.
Because 2000 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1989 Plymouth Acclaim (184 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mahindra Commander | 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Mahindra | Plymouth |
| Model | Commander | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
