2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2013 Ferrari California

To start off, both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Ferrari California were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari California weights approximately 479 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 Ferrari California (504 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari California 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 Ferrari California
Make Scion Ferrari
Model FR-S California
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 199 HP 0 HP
Torque 205 Nm 504 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type 6-speed manual 6-speed manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1230 kg 1709 kg
Vehicle Length 4240 mm 4562 mm
Vehicle Width 1775 mm 1902 mm
Vehicle Height 1285 mm 1308 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 78 L


 

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