2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
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 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Toyota Hilux would be higher. Both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2012 Toyota Hilux are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 454 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
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 FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 2013 Scion FR-S has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Scion FR-S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion FR-S | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Scion | Toyota |
| Model | FR-S | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
