2001 Subaru HM-01 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 Subaru HM-01. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru HM-01 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru HM-01 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru HM-01 | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | HM-01 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3430 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2776 mm |
