2004 Subaru Outback vs. 2004 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2004 Subaru Outback and 2004 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Camry (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Outback weights approximately 179 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback 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, 2004 Toyota Camry (326 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Outback | 2004 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
