1995 Honda Accord vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
