1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1973 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Firenza (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1973 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Mahindra | Vauxhall |
| Model | CL | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2470 mm |
