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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Outback weights approximately 212 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.

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 3600 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 178 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 335 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1659 kg 1447 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.4 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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