1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Avanti Avanti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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, 1981 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Avanti Avanti | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Avanti | Toyota |
Model | Avanti | Caldina |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |