2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Aston Martin Rapide were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 717 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 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion FR-S | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
| Model | FR-S | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 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 Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4235 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
