1971 Toyota Century vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Century weights approximately 427 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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, 1971 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Century | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Toyota | Scion |
| Model | Century | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
