2003 Mahindra CL vs. 2003 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2003 Mahindra CL and 2003 Suzuki Samurai were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mahindra CL weights approximately 122 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
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, 2003 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mahindra CL | 2003 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Mahindra | Suzuki |
| Model | CL | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
