2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
