1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 760 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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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1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Scion |
Model | V8 Vantage | FR-S |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 50 L |