2000 Mahindra Commander vs. 1990 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Mahindra Commander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick Century would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Century (109 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
Because 2000 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Century. 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, 1990 Buick Century (183 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander. 1990 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2000 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mahindra Commander | 1990 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mahindra | Buick |
| Model | Commander | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2662 mm |
