1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Toyota Celica.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mahindra CL | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
Model | CL | Celica |
Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |