2000 Mahindra CL vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mahindra CL would be higher. At 2,522 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 300 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mahindra CL | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Mahindra | Nissan |
| Model | CL | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |
