1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 995 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, 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 2013 Scion FR-S has automatic transmission and 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Scion FR-S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Scion |
Model | Lagonda | FR-S |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |