1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 196 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 Pontiac Firehawk. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk 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:

1995 Pontiac Firehawk 2002 Toyota Caldina
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Firehawk Caldina
Year Released 1995 2002
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 256 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 464 Nm 324 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1681 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4980 mm 4520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2710 mm


 

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