1957 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Toyota Corona | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Toyota | Scion |
Model | Corona | FR-S |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |