2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2012 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 875 kg more than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2012 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Camry | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Camry | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2581 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2423 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
