2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 575 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Camry | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 268 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
