1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 1999 Lotec C 1000 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 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 781 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 150 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Lotec | Mahindra |
| Model | C 1000 | CL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5498 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1790 mm |
