2004 Mahindra Commander vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Mahindra Commander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mahindra Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra Commander weights approximately 280 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2004 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2004 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2004 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mahindra Commander | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
Model | Commander | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |