1985 vs 1986 Toyota Camry

vs

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

What changed between

After 1985, up to and including 1986.

  1. 1986A 79 hp 2.0L turbo diesel, automatic only, replaces the 1.8L on the DX and LE. The gas engine gains about 3 hp, the power brakes are revised, and the LE gets new cloth. A published reference

What it came with

1985

Engines
1.8L turbo diesel (1984–1985) A published reference

1986

Engines
2.0L turbo diesel (1986) A published reference

Both years

Engines
2.0L four-cylinder A published reference
Transmissions
5-speed manual A published reference, 4-speed automatic A published reference
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive A published reference
Body styles
Sedan A published reference, Liftback A published reference
Trims
DX A published reference, LE A published reference

Colors

1985

  • Silver Metallic 148, 1984–1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Beige Metallic 4D2, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Brown Metallic 4E5, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Brown on Light Beige Metallic 2T2, 1985 An owners' registry (unofficial)

1986

  • Medium Gray Metallic 157, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Beige Metallic 4E6, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Dark Brown on Beige Metallic 2Z1, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Medium Blue on Light Blue Metallic 2Y9, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Blue Metallic 8D4, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • White 041, 1985–1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Dark Red 3F1, 1985–1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Light Blue Metallic 8C7, 1986 An owners' registry (unofficial)