2000 Toyota Echo vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2002 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 850 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Echo | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
