1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. 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, 1958 Aston Martin DB4 (325 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1958 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Scion |
| Model | DB4 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3668 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
