2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 545 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 2012 Fiat 500. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Caldina | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Toyota | Fiat |
Model | Caldina | 500 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |