1993 Subaru Impreza vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 480 kg more than 1993 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Impreza. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1993 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 1993 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Subaru Impreza | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Impreza | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
