1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 425 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
Make | Lancia | Mahindra |
Model | Appia | CL |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |