2001 Honda Integra vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Integra would be higher. Both 2001 Honda Integra and 2002 Toyota Caldina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Honda Integra. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Integra. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Integra. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Integra has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Integra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Integra | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Integra | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
