2007 Audi S4 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 9 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 1998 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S4 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
