1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 800 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Caprice | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
