2006 Scion tC vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Scion tC and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Scion tC. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 199 kg more than 2006 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2006 Scion tC (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Scion tC | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Scion | Toyota |
| Model | tC | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
