2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Caldina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1470 kg more than 2002 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, 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Caldina | 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Caldina | Mega Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3400 mm |