2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 797 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.
Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Camry |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
