2008 SsangYong Rexton vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 10 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 2,872 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 489 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, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Rexton | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | SsangYong | Toyota |
| Model | Rexton | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2872 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1851 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
