1968 Honda S600 vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S600 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 505 kg more than 1968 Honda S600.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S600 | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mahindra |
| Model | S600 | CL |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
