2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Camry and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (139 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Volvo S60 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry. 2006 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Camry | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
