2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. 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 38 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (325 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
