1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 14 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, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Caldina | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Caldina | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1177 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
