1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+
To start off, both 1999 Mahindra CL and 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+.
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 Suzuki Wagon R+, 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 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+. (117 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 1999 Suzuki Wagon R+ | |
| Make | Mahindra | Suzuki |
| Model | CL | Wagon R+ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2340 mm |
