2005 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2000 Mahindra CL
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 5 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, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2000 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mahindra CL weights approximately 210 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm.
Because 2000 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mahindra CL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | 2000 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mahindra |
| Model | Prizm | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2040 mm |
