1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 245 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2530 mm |
