2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2006 Toyota Camry (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
