1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2009 Opel Antara
To start off, 2009 Opel Antara is newer by 11 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Antara weights approximately 375 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Caldina | 2009 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Toyota | Opel |
| Model | Caldina | Antara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
