1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mahindra CL | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
Model | CL | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |