1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Caldina | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Toyota | Jeep |
Model | Caldina | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |