2002 Mahindra Commander vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Mahindra Commander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2002 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 520 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.
Because 2002 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mahindra Commander. 1997 Nissan President 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. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mahindra Commander | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mahindra | Nissan |
| Model | Commander | President |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2112 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
