2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1303 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 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion FR-S | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Scion | Chevrolet |
| Model | FR-S | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
