1998 Toyota Hi-Ace vs. 1998 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace and 1998 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Caddy. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 680 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Caddy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Caddy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Caddy. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Hi-Ace | 1998 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Hi-Ace | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1850 mm |
