4 Meaningful Differences Between The Subaru BRZ and Scion FRS
The manual FRS weighs 6 lbs less than the base manual BRZ. The auto FRS weighs 18 lbs less than the base auto BRZ.
The FRS has a drag coefficient of 0.27, vs 0.28 (with spoiler) or 0.29 (without spoiler) on the BRZ. I believe this is due to panels under the car. (Series.Blue BRZ is 0.27).
The FRS has softer springs up front and stiffer springs in the rear vs the BRZ. Theoretically this makes it slightly less prone to understeer.
The Series.Blue BRZ wheels weighed about 3 lbs less (per wheel) vs the FRS. (Both are 17” alloys).
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I also want to say that the clutches use different mechanicals, or are tuned slightly different. I’ve driven both and the clutch take up on the FRS seemed much more vague than the clutch take up on the BRZ.
In the spirit of what this car is/supposed to be, the base FR-S with “cheap” interior is exactly what it should have. If you’re buying this car because it’s a driver’s car, that’s all you should be worried about.
Scion FRS = Subaru BRZ = Toyota GT86. All made in the same factory, by the same people. Argue all you want.
The BRZ looks like it’s having a grand old time on the road and the FRS looks morbidly terrified.
What do these get over 2000 upvotes ?
Is it the transmission itself thats heavier in the BRZ’s or features that come with it?
how about the 86?
The BRZ comes with more goodies… they’re both going to perform so similarly that it doesn’t make much of a difference. Love my BRZ!
So technically the manual brz is lighter then an frs with wheels on.
I see two meaningful differences, not 6.