2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1155 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion FR-S has manual transmission. 2013 Scion FR-S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Titan | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Nissan | Scion |
| Model | Titan | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 50 L |
