2000 Mahindra Commander vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 688 kg more than 2000 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander. 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mahindra Commander | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Mahindra | Land Rover |
| Model | Commander | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
