2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, both 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 690 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Scion FR-S. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Toyota | Scion |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
