1999 Mahindra CL vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mahindra CL would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Mahindra | Mazda |
| Model | CL | Familia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2370 mm |
