1992 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 675 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, 1992 Chevrolet Suburban (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Suburban | Caldina |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2520 mm |