2006 Kia Carens vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2006 Kia Carens is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 515 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Carens | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
