2013 Subaru Outback vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Outback 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 Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 305 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback 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 Outback 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 Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2013 Scion FR-S has manual transmission. 2013 Scion FR-S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 2013 Subaru Outback | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Subaru | Scion |
| Model | Outback | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
