1976 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 300 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, 1976 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Sedan | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Chrysler | Scion |
| Model | Sedan | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2570 mm |
