2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
| Model | Tahoe | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |
