1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2003 Toyota Caldina

To start off, 2003 Toyota Caldina is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (130 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 117 kg more than 2003 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Caldina. 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Caldina.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Toyota Caldina 2003 Toyota Caldina
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Caldina Caldina
Year Released 1998 2003
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1762 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 133 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1362 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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