2000 GMC Yukon vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2000 GMC Yukon 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 4,819 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Yukon (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Yukon weights approximately 790 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.
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, 2000 GMC Yukon (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 GMC Yukon | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Yukon | Caldina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4819 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |