2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 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 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2009 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 Toyota Camry (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Camry | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
