2004 Toyota Caldina vs. 2005 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2005 Kia Sephia II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sephia II. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Kia Sephia II. 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 Toyota Caldina (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sephia II. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sephia II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Caldina | 2005 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Caldina | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
