2006 Mahindra Bolero vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mahindra Bolero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mahindra Bolero would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2006 Mahindra Bolero. (93 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mahindra Bolero.
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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mahindra Bolero. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mahindra Bolero. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2006 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2006 Mahindra Bolero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mahindra Bolero | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Land Rover |
| Model | Bolero | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5000 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2885 mm |
