Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
120 HP
115 HP
Torque:
198 NM
200 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
n/a seconds
17.7 seconds
Toyota Hiace engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Multivan.
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Multivan) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
700'000 km
560'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Hiace engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
15 years
7 years
Engine spread:
Used only for this car
Used also on Volkswagen Caravelle
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets:
no
yes
The Volkswagen Multivan engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Dimensions
Length:
4.95 m
4.79 m
Width:
1.69 m
1.84 m
Height:
1.96 m
1.92 m
Toyota Hiace is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 15 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 4 cm higher.
