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


 

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