1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mahindra |
| Model | Giulia | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2040 mm |
