2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2003 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
