2013 Scion tC vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, both 2013 Scion tC and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 233 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage 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 Vantage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion tC | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
| Model | tC | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1795 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1415 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
