2003 Mahindra CL vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mahindra CL would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2003 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 670 kg more than 2003 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mahindra CL | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mahindra | SsangYong |
| Model | CL | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2523 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2830 mm |
