1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
