1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Crown (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 24 kg more than 1999 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Toyota Crown (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2700 mm |
