1999 Citroen Saxo vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Saxo and 1999 Mahindra CL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 425 kg more than 1999 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mahindra CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mahindra CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Citroen Saxo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Saxo | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
Make | Citroen | Mahindra |
Model | Saxo | CL |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2040 mm |