1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 106 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Caldina | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Caldina | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
