2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux

To start off, both 2008 Toyota Camry and 2008 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry.

Because 2008 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux. 2008 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Camry 2008 Toyota Hilux
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Camry Hilux
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3311 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1352 kg 1450 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 80 L


 

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