2001 Mahindra Commander vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Mahindra Commander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2001 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Because 2001 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mahindra Commander. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2001 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2001 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mahindra Commander | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
| Model | Commander | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
