2013 Scion FR-S vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, both 2013 Scion FR-S and 2013 Scion tC were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 129 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 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC 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 Scion tC | |
| Make | Scion | Scion |
| Model | FR-S | tC |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4235 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
