2013 Audi A5 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, both 2013 Audi A5 and 2013 Scion FR-S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 356 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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A5 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Audi | Scion |
| Model | A5 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4626 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1372 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.5 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
