1976 GMC Jimmy vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Toyota Caldina is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Caldina (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1976 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Caldina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Jimmy 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, 1976 GMC Jimmy (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Jimmy | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
