2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 2 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 365 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 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager. 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, 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager (227 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 227 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2590 mm |
