2004 Holden Vectra vs. 2004 Toyota Caldina

To start off, both 2004 Holden Vectra and 2004 Toyota Caldina were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Vectra (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Vectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Vectra weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Toyota Caldina. 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, 2004 Holden Vectra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Caldina. 2004 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2004 Holden Vectra has manual transmission. 2004 Holden Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Holden Vectra 2004 Toyota Caldina
Make Holden Toyota
Model Vectra Caldina
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 146 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1245 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm


 

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