2004 Honda FR-V vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, both 2004 Honda FR-V 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 18 more horse power than 2004 Honda FR-V. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Honda FR-V. 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 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda FR-V | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | FR-V | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
