2013 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Forester and 2013 Scion FR-S were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 297 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Scion FR-S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Subaru Forester | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Subaru | Scion |
| Model | Forester | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2006 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2615 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
