1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (247 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 420 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Caldina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Caldina | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Caldina | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
