2011 Nissan NP300 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Nissan NP300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Nissan NP300 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 153 kg more 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan NP300 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Nissan | Scion |
| Model | NP300 | tC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2700 mm |
