1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mahindra |
| Model | GTA | CL |
| Year Released | 1970 | 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 | 93 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2040 mm |
