In this instance, we witness a straightforward clash between the past and the present. E-cigarette versus hand-rolled cigar. Electric drill against a mallet. Hendrix up against Skrillex. Hoonigan’s fresh This vs. That drag racing YouTube series aims to captivate viewers with seemingly mismatched vehicles battling it out over the quarter-mile stretch. However, the inaugural showdown between a modified 2020 Toyota Supra and an elevated 1966 Buick Skylark gasser hot rod proves to be a much tighter contest than anticipated.
Drag racing clips have long been staples of the online automotive enthusiast scene, so there’s no need to feign ignorance of such content. Particularly, the juxtaposition of new imports against old-school American muscle should strike a chord with those recalling the Charger versus Supra race from 2001’s The Fast and the Furious. Nonetheless, one cannot deny the merit of Hoonigan’s approach in creating an entertaining shootout: minimal rules, unprepped surface, and lightning-fast cars.
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Both vehicles boast rear-wheel drive setups delivering approximately 400horsepower. The Buick operates with a four-speed M21 manual gearbox in contrast to the Supra’s cutting-edge eight-speed automatic transmission. Nestled under the Skylark’s bonnet lies a 150-horsepower nitrous shot, while the Toyota (BMW) powerplant has been extensively tuned beyond stock specifications.
The primary discrepancy boils down to weight, with the Supra carrying nearly 200 pounds more than the 54-year-old Buick hardtop coupe. The Toyota tips the scales at 3,400 pounds compared to the gasser’s lighter 3,260 pounds. Surprising, isn’t it?
The near-ten-minute feature offers an abundance of Hoonigan antics for those inclined, while we’ve pinpointed the midway mark to jump straight into the excitement. The team stands divided in forecasting a victor—without divulging the outcome, one might make an educated guess based on appearances alone, albeit the specifications indicate a remarkably tight contest.
Furthermore, a significant element in this casual racing format pertains to the driver behind the wheel. Reaction times prove as crucial as power and traction. Nevertheless, we’re discussing a lighthearted YouTube video here. The outcomes hold no scientific or substantial bragging rights, so reading deeply into them misses the mark. The objective is to pass leisurely moments with burnt rubber and deafening roars.
Hoonigan intends to sustain this trend with additional eccentric matchups. Our eyes are peeled, as we all deserve a dose of mindless entertainment like this.
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