2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 8 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 280 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Uplander | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
