1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 52 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora.
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 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | Mahindra | Vauxhall |
| Model | CL | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2600 mm |
