We can say that there have been developments that will make automobile enthusiasts very happy, especially this week. In the news we published yesterday, we brought you the breathtaking drag race organized by carwow, one of the most prestigious channels of YouTube. Today, we brought the Bugatti Chiron, which broke the F1 record on the highway open to traffic, to the agenda. Now we are facing a new race organized by carwow in a different environment.
In the off-road environment, three more ambitious vehicles are put to the test. Last month, Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux models shared their trump cards in a similar race. This week, LADA Niva, Suzuki Jimny and Dacia Duster models compete to prove which car will perform better in difficult terrain conditions. Before we take a look at the race, let’s take a look at the general characteristics of the cars and the scoring of the race.
General features of the cars and the rules of the race:
The first participant of the race, LADA Niva, produces 85 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque with its 1.7-liter atmospheric engine. LADA Niva, which is the lightest among the three models, has a weight of 1285 kg. At the same time, LADA Niva, which is the most budget-friendly model of the race with a price of 17 thousand pounds, does not seem like an ambitious competitor with its size and features, but its performance in off-road conditions can be surprising.
Suzuki Jimny, which is in second place, has a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. Although it seems to be at a disadvantage compared to its first competitor, it seems that the vehicle has a better position in power output. Producing 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque, the Suzuki Jimny can also work as four-wheel drive, although it is normally rear-wheel drive. The Suzuki Jimny has a market price of £20,000.
The most powerful of the three models, Dacia Duster produces 115 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque with its 1.5-liter turbo diesel engine. This front-wheel drive car can also be operated as four-wheel drive. The market price of Dacia Duster is also stated as 20 thousand pounds. Now, let’s take a look at the stages and rules of the race. In each separate stage, the first car will get 3 points, the second place car will get 2 points, and the last place competitor will get 1 point. If one of the competitors cannot complete the stage, they will not get any points.
In the first stage (3:30 and 5:00 min) there is an uphill drag race. In the second stage (6:05), the maneuverability of the vehicles on difficult roads is tested. The aim in the third stage (9:05 min) is to go downhill as slow and controlled as possible. The fourth stage (10:08 min) includes the suspension test. The fifth stage (14:55) consists of two different rounds. In the first lap, the cars’ ability to turn on a slope is measured. On the second lap, a few small slopes are passed in sequence. In the last stage of the competition (19:25), the uphill grip and power of the cars are measured.
Here is the video of that tough race:
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