1996 Opel Calibra vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. Both 1996 Opel Calibra and 1998 Toyota RAV4 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Calibra | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
