1999 Mahindra Bolero vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 1999 Mahindra Bolero and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra Bolero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK (161 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (234 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra Bolero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra Bolero | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Bolero | SLK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1290 kg |
