1999 Mahindra CL vs. 2005 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2005 Panoz AIV is newer by 6 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Panoz AIV.
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, 2005 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mahindra CL | 2005 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Mahindra | Panoz |
| Model | CL | AIV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
