2002 Toyota Ipsum vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Toyota Soarer.
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, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Ipsum | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Ipsum | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
