1951 Allard K1 vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 163 kg more than 1951 Allard K1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1951 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1951 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Allard K1 | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Allard | Mahindra |
| Model | K1 | CL |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2040 mm |
