1985 Renault 25 vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
