Which would you bet?
Drag races are not something the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk has ever been involved in. The Hellcat-powered Jeep is a compact SUV that packs a lot of power. It’s a great ambassador for speed in the high-riding segment.
What is the other favorite drag strip vehicle? We’re certain you’ve seen one Tesla against the world drag race here at Motor1.
Edmunds placed a Jeep Trackhawk up against a Tesla. While you might expect the flagship S, the Model Y, to take on the Tesla, this drag race was actually won by the Model Y.
This matchup has been seen before, but the Model Y was accompanied against the Trackhawk by the Model X. It’s a solo performance by the Y this time. How similar or distinct are these cars on paper? Let’s get down to numbers before we watch the embedded video.
The Jeep Trackhawk is powered with a 6.2-liter Hellcat V8 engine that generates up to 707 horsepower (527 Kilowatts) as well as 645 pound-feet (875 Newton meters) of torque. The Trackhawk is a large SUV that weighs in at 5,387 lbs (2,444 kg).
The Tesla Model Y has a Performance trim that produces 450 to 500 hp (373 kW), and 470-500 lb-ft (678Nm) of torque. Despite its output disadvantage, Model Y still has something to offer the Trackhawk: its weight. The Model Y is almost a thousand pounds lighter than the Trackhawk.
Is the Tesla going to have an edge in this drag race duel because of the weight discrepancy? You can see the video at the top. You can skip the chit-chats though.