2004 Mahindra CL vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, both 2004 Mahindra CL and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 950 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra CL.

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