2003 Mahindra Commander vs. 1978 Buick Century

To start off, 2003 Mahindra Commander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (140 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 60 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.

Because 2003 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 1978 Buick Century (250 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra Commander.

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