2013 Scion tC vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, both 2013 Scion tC 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 613 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
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 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2013 Scion tC 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 tC | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
Model | tC | Rapide |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 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 | 1377 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2989 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |