2003 GMC Yukon vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2003 GMC Yukon 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Yukon (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (256 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Yukon weights approximately 805 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.
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, 2003 GMC Yukon (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Yukon | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Yukon | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
