2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2004 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mahindra Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mahindra Commander would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1091 kg more than 2004 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Commander. (124 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2004 Mahindra Commander | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mahindra |
| Model | LR3 | Commander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
