2012 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Toyota Camry are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (200 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Outback weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Because 2012 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Outback 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Outback | Camry |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1550 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
