1999 Holden Commodore vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 1 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Commodore. 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 (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 1999 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1999 Holden Commodore 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:
| 1999 Holden Commodore | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Commodore | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
