2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 10 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Caldina | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Caldina | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
