2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Mahindra Commander
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 747 kg more than 2000 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra Commander.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Mahindra Commander | |
Make | Land Rover | Mahindra |
Model | Defender | Commander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |