1999 Mahindra CL vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 1999 Mahindra CL and 1999 Volkswagen Lupo 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 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 Volkswagen Lupo, 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mahindra CL | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Mahindra | Volkswagen |
Model | CL | Lupo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2330 mm |