2002 Toyota Ipsum vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2011 Nissan Altima is newer by 9 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (158 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 348 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima.
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, 2011 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Ipsum | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Ipsum | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
