1999 Fiat Punto vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Punto 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 Fiat Punto (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 367 kg more than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Because 1999 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Punto. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Punto | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
Make | Fiat | Mahindra |
Model | Punto | CL |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2040 mm |