2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra CL weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Mahindra CL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Honda | Mahindra |
| Model | Civic | CL |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2040 mm |
