2005 Dodge Neon vs. 2005 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Neon and 2005 Mahindra CL were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Neon (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra CL weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Dodge Neon.
Because 2005 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Dodge Neon (176 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Neon | 2005 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Dodge | Mahindra |
| Model | Neon | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2040 mm |
