2004 Honda CR-V vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina

To start off, 2004 Honda CR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 48 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.

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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda CR-V 1998 Toyota Caldina
Make Honda Toyota
Model CR-V Caldina
Year Released 2004 1998
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 160 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 324 Nm
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 60 L


 

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