2000 GMC Sonoma vs. 2000 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 2000 GMC Sonoma 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 GMC Sonoma (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Sonoma should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 170 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2000 GMC Sonoma (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Sonoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Sonoma | 2000 Mahindra CL | |
Make | GMC | Mahindra |
Model | Sonoma | CL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2522 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2040 mm |