2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, both 2005 Toyota Camry and 2005 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 348 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (325 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Toyota Camry 2005 Volkswagen Bora
Make Toyota Volkswagen
Model Camry Bora
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3310 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 225 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 95.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 19.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1292 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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