2009 BMW 335 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 335. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 335 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC.
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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | BMW | Scion |
| Model | 335 | tC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 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 Length | 4610 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
