1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1992 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mazda AZ-1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mazda AZ-1 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 (63 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda AZ-1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 510 kg more than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mazda AZ-1. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mazda AZ-1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1992 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mazda |
| Model | CL | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |
