2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 161 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor 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:

2002 Toyota Caldina 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Caldina Condor
Year Released 2002 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2358 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 256 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 324 Nm 195 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1646 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2520 mm


 

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