2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 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 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
