1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 10 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. Both 1998 Toyota Caldina and 2008 Honda Accord are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 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 2008 Honda Accord. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Caldina | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Caldina | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
