1996 Opel Calibra vs. 2001 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avalon is newer by 5 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. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 491 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, 2001 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 2001 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Calibra | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
