1996 Toyota Cresta vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 484 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (140 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Cresta | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Cresta | Caserta |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 936 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
