2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2001 Mahindra Commander
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Palio and 2001 Mahindra Commander were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 260 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Because 2001 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mahindra Commander (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Mahindra Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2001 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Fiat | Mahindra |
| Model | Palio | Commander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
