2003 Mahindra Commander vs. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2003 Mahindra Commander is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 245 kg more than 2003 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, 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mahindra Commander | 1975 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Mahindra | Plymouth |
| Model | Commander | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
