2001 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A4 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A4 weights approximately 167 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4 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, 2001 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A4 | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
