FR-S/BRZ vs. ’85 Corolla GTS (AE86), by Insideline

Ah, the comparison everyone always wants to talk and think about – the FR-S versus its spiritual predecessor, the AE86 (Corolla GTS).

Insideline compares the two cars, which they correctly say share no mechanical underpinnings, yet share much in the way of spirit. To this day, the 86 is coveted for its sound design, lost cost, and massive potential. It’s these simple, potent core values on which Scion and Subaru intend to capitalize with the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ twins. Insideline takes a look at how Toyota got the simple sports car right the first time and how it intends to get it right again.