2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2008 Dodge Magnum is newer by 6 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 260 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, 2008 Dodge Magnum (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Magnum | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2710 mm |
