1978 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Mahindra CL

To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 372 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.

Because 1999 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL will offer significantly more control. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.

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