2000 Dodge Caravan vs. 2000 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Caravan and 2000 Mahindra CL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,522 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Caravan (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Mahindra CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mahindra CL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Dodge Caravan (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Caravan | 2000 Mahindra CL | |
Make | Dodge | Mahindra |
Model | Caravan | CL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2040 mm |