1998 Acura NSX vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Acura NSX weights approximately 230 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, 1998 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Acura | Mahindra |
| Model | NSX | CL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2040 mm |
