1977 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 256 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Carina | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Toyota | Scion |
| Model | Carina | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
