2007 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,688 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 2007 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Caldina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Sprinter | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
