2011 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Nubira would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Nubira (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Nubira | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Nubira | Camry |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
