Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus Spec Comparison

Here is a Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus Spec Comparison, which might help you guys decide on your next three-wheeler, Read On: 

The commercial three-wheeler segment in India is in great demand since last-mile delivery logistics and construction companies have realised the necessity of such vehicles to transport cargo in an efficient manner in order to gain the highest profits. In this regard, numerous three-wheeler manufacturing companies have come forward with reliable, durable and robust vehicles. 

Renowned brands like Mahindra & Mahindra, Piaggio, OSM and many similar companies are now further investing in the development and production of three-wheelers to enhance the profitability of last-mile logistics in the urban, semi-urban and rural areas. Due to this, these brands have established a strong presence in the three-wheeler market in the country. 

Nonetheless, we know that you guys are curious to know the performance and other specs of the vehicles from the aforementioned brands. We surely acknowledge it and hence have put together an article- a Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus Spec Comparison. Read on Folks. 

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1. Powertrain: 

To begin with, the Mahindra Alfa Plus comes equipped with a Single Cylinder Direct Injection (DI) 436 cc engine which has the capacity to deliver 5.52 kW of maximum power at 3600 rpm and 18 Nm of peak torque at around  2000-2400 rpm. The engine of the three-wheeler is mated to a Constant Mesh, 4-speed manual transmission for superior delivery of power. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Alfa Plus	Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus
Engine	Single Cylinder Direct Injection (DI) 436 cc engine	Single Cylinder, Naturally Aspirated, Water Cooled, Direct Injection integrated 597.7 cc engine
Gearbox	Constant Mesh, 4-speed manual	Constant Mesh, 5-speed manual
Max. Power	5.52 kW	7 kW (9.39 hp)
Max. Torque	18 Nm	23.5 Nm

Meanwhile, the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus comes fitted with a fully tested and proven Single Cylinder, Naturally Aspirated, Water Cooled, Direct Injection integrated 597.7 cc engine that is tuned to deliver 7 kW (9.39 hp) of power at around 3600 rpm and 23.5 Nm of peak torque at round 2200 rpm. This engine is mated to an efficient Constant Mesh, 5-speed manual transmission for enhanced power delivery. 

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2. Suspension and Brakes: 

The Mahindra Alfa Plus rolls with a Coil Spring and Hydraulic Shock Absorber in the front end while the rear houses Rubber Spring with Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers. In terms of the braking system, it gets Drum Brakes with leading & trailing shoes. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Alfa Plus	Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus
Brakes	Drum Brakes with leading & trailing shoes	Drum Brakes with a hydraulically actuated internal expanding shoe
Front Suspension	Coil Spring and Hydraulic Shock Absorber	Hydraulic telescopic shock absorber with Helical spring & dampener
Rear Suspension	Rubber Spring with Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers	Hydraulic telescopic shock absorber with Rubber spring & dampener

On the other hand, the Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus comes equipped with a Hydraulic telescopic shock absorber with a Helical spring & dampener in the front end while the rear houses Hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers with Rubber springs & dampeners. As for the braking system, it gets Drum Brakes with a hydraulically actuated internal expanding shoe. 

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3. Weights and Dimensions: 

Finally, the Alfa Plus comes with cargo bed dimensions rated 1730mm x 1460mm x 320 mm, a wheelbase of 2165 mm, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 995 kgs, and tyres sized 4.50X10" 8PR. 

Vehicle	Mahindra Alfa Plus	Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus
GVW	995 kgs	975 kgs
Wheelbase	2165 mm	2100 mm
Tyre Size	4.50X10” 8PR	4.50-10, 8 PR

On the other side, the Ape Xtra LDX Plus comes with a ground clearance of 245 mm, a wheelbase of 2100 mm, a Gross Vehicle Weight of 975 kgs and tyres sized 4.50-10, 8 PR.

Thus, you are reading the latest Mahindra Alfa Plus vs Piaggio Ape Xtra LDX Plus spec comparison. Tell us which vehicle you would choose among these two in the comment section below. 

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