2001 Mahindra Commander vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2001 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 299 kg more than 2001 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mahindra Commander. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mahindra Commander | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Mahindra | Land Rover |
| Model | Commander | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1669 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2662 mm |
