1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 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 228 kg more than 1966 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mahindra |
| Model | Giulia | CL |
| Year Released | 1966 | 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 | 109 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2040 mm |
