1993 Renault Clio vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Clio (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 387 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Renault Clio (187 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Clio | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Size | 1764 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
