1977 GMC Jimmy vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1977 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1977 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 GMC Jimmy. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 GMC Jimmy | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
