2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mahindra CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mahindra CL would be higher. At 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Lotus | Mahindra |
| Model | Exige | CL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |
