1996 Nissan Crew vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Crew. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Crew would be higher. Both 1996 Nissan Crew and 2013 Scion FR-S are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 10 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew. 2013 Scion FR-S has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Crew 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan Crew | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Nissan | Scion |
Model | Crew | FR-S |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |