1986 Subaru XT vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1986 Subaru XT and 1986 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Camry. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 62 kg more than 1986 Subaru XT.
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, 1986 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Camry. (166 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Subaru XT | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | XT | Camry |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2672 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 147 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
