These races have a winner.
It’s easy for us to forget that there are still versions of the Dodge Challenger. It comes in two versions of the naturally aspirated V8 or a V6. This video features a Challenger RT equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 and a Toyota GR Supra in drag racing and a run from a rolling.
The Challenger RT’s V8 produces 372 horsepower (277 kilowatts), and 400 pound feet (542 poundfeet) torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Other than an aftermarket exhaust, the car is stock.
The Dodge will be up against the 2021 Toyota Supra. It is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine that produces 382 horsepower (285 Kilowatts) as well as 368 pound-feet (499 Newton meters). This output is routed to the rear wheels by an eight-speed automatic.
This looks like it should make for a close race on paper. The Challenger has more torque and the Supra has slightly more horsepower.
The traditional drag race is the first challenge. Both cars are in Sport mode, with traction control turned on. The Challenger is competitive for a fraction of a second, but then the Supra accelerates away. The Dodge never comes close to the Toyota from this point.
Then, they race at a speed of 31 mph (50 km/h). The Supra performs better here, maybe it’s because of the Challenger’s gear. The Toyota is as fast as the Dodge, but it drives away.
Then they repeat the race. They get the exact same results. The Supra has less horsepower than the Challenger, but it seems to be activating an afterburner when the coupe speeds past the Challenger.
The channel owner commented on this video and said that the Supra suffers from noticeable turbo lag. According to the message, the Toyota may not be able beat the new Nissan Z in a roll. We are eager to see the race when it occurs.