2001 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 234 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avalon | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
