2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 650 kg more than 2002 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2002 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2002 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | Land Rover | Mahindra |
Model | Discovery | Commander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |