1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2730 mm |
