2002 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, both 2002 Honda Civic and 2002 Toyota Ipsum were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 676 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 61 L |
