2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 11 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 890 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Caldina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Caldina | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Caldina | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2132 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1559 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |