2012 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 539 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Camaro | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
Make | Chevrolet | Scion |
Model | Camaro | FR-S |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4235 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |