1995 Honda Accord vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2003 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 482 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2003 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
