1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Camaro | CL |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2040 mm |
