2003 Toyota Ipsum vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 2003 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP 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 93 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 900 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Ipsum | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ipsum | SP |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
