1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mazda |
| Model | CL | 626 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2520 mm |
