1997 Subaru SVX vs. 1999 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1999 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Subaru SVX weights approximately 245 kg more than 1999 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru SVX 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, 1997 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Subaru SVX | 1999 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | SVX | Camry |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
