2009 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 61 L |
