1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430.
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 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Seat |
| Model | CL | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
