1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1997 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mazda Sentia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mazda Sentia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 330 kg more than 1999 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 1997 Mazda Sentia 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. 1997 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mahindra CL | 1997 Mazda Sentia | |
Make | Mahindra | Mazda |
Model | CL | Sentia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2860 mm |