2012 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Camry would be higher. Both 2012 Toyota Camry and 2013 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 86 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Toyota Camry | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Camry | Outback |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |