2013 Scion xD vs. 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet
To start off, both 2013 Scion xD and 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion xD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion xD (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion xD should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion xD weights approximately 220 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Scion xD is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Scion xD will offer significantly more control. 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 xD (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Scion xD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Scion xD | 2013 Aston Martin Cygnet | |
| Make | Scion | Aston Martin |
| Model | xD | Cygnet |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4440 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3078 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1725 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
