2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Porsche | Scion |
| Model | 911 | tC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
