2005 Citroen Saxo vs. 2005 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Saxo and 2005 Toyota Ipsum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 989 kg more than 2005 Citroen Saxo. 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, 2005 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Saxo | 2005 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Saxo | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
