2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Chrysler 300 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 691 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.
Because 2013 Chrysler 300 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Scion FR-S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 will offer significantly more control. 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 Chrysler 300 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Scion | Chrysler |
| Model | FR-S | 300 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1285 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
