2003 Toyota Caldina vs. 2005 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Caldina (130 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 9 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Caldina | 2005 Daewoo Nubira | |
| Make | Toyota | Daewoo |
| Model | Caldina | Nubira |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
