1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mahindra CL (62 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mahindra |
| Model | Giulietta | CL |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2040 mm |
