2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2000 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Panda (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
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, 2004 Fiat Panda (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2000 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Fiat | Mahindra |
| Model | Panda | Commander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
