2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 17 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Legacy | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |