1996 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu (249 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Malibu | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Malibu | Caldina |
Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |