1986 Toyota Carina vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Carina | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
