2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum

To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Toyota Ipsum were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 212 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.

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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Acura TL 2004 Toyota Ipsum
Make Acura Toyota
Model TL Ipsum
Year Released 2004 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1578 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 61 L


 

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