1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1999 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 1999 Mahindra CL and 1999 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Partner (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Partner should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Partner weights approximately 50 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.
Because 1999 Mahindra CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Mahindra CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Partner, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Peugeot Partner (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Partner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1999 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Mahindra | Peugeot |
| Model | CL | Partner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2700 mm |
