1989 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 231 kg more than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim. (184 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Plymouth Acclaim | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Acclaim | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
