2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2013 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 564 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 Aston Martin DB9 (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 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. 2013 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2013 Scion FR-S | 2013 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
Model | FR-S | DB9 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1251 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4235 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |