2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 5 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 147 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 296 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Tucson | Caldina |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |