2004 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Camry weights approximately 64 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Camry | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Camry | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
