1993 Opel Calibra vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1993 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 426 kg more than 1993 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Calibra | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Calibra | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2819 mm |
