ลุงโนวา 110 RS vs BMW M850i 700 แรงม้า! DRAG RACE

Summary

Tang compares the quarter-mile drag race times of his 700hp BMW M850i xDrive versus a vintage 105cc Honda Nova motorcycle. He provides detailed specs on both vehicles and runs multiple races, launching the BMW with and without launch control. The lightweight Nova launches quickly and leads initially, but the high-powered BMW eventually overtakes it. Though the BMW easily wins each time, Tang finds it more exciting to hold back its performance to make the race closer and more thrilling.

Takeaways

• 😀 Compares acceleration of BMW M850i xDrive and Honda Nova RS 110 motorbike over 402m/quarter mile
• 🚗 BMW has 700hp after tuning, weighs 2 tons, costs $365K USD
• 🏍 Nova weighs 95kg, has 37.5hp engine, costs $480 used
• 🏁 In first race BMW wins, completes 402m in 11.31s, Nova in 13.88s
• 🚦 BMW needs launch control for quick acceleration, Nova's light weight helps it launch fast
• 🏎 In later races BMW uses lower power mode for more thrilling competition
• 😄 Rider almost beats BMW without launch control, shows importance of launch
• 🤝 Close racing more fun than BMW dominating with full power
• 👍 Video shows launch control helps acceleration for all fast cars
• 🏁 Tang concludes Launch Control and holding RPM is key for fast launches

Q & A

What modifications were made to the BMW M850i xDrive featured in the video?

The BMW M850i xDrive was modified with a stage 2 tune, including changes to the downpipe and the air filter, boosting its power output to 700 hp and torque to 900 Nm.

How does the weight of the BMW M850i xDrive compare to the Honda Nova RS 110?

The BMW M850i xDrive weighs 2,000 kg (about 2 tons), significantly heavier than the Honda Nova RS 110, which weighs 95 kg.

What is the original power output of the BMW M850i xDrive before tuning?

Originally, the BMW M850i xDrive has a power output of 530 hp and torque of 750 Nm.

What year was the Honda Nova RS 110 introduced?

The Honda Nova RS 110 was introduced in 1990.

What is the significance of using Launch Control in a race, according to the video?

Using Launch Control is essential for an easier and more effective launch by holding the RPM at a high rate, preventing traction loss or unnecessary wheel spinning.

How did the BMW M850i xDrive's quarter mile time compare to the Honda Nova RS 110's?

The BMW M850i xDrive covered the quarter mile (402 m) in 11.31 seconds, whereas the Honda Nova RS 110 took 13.88 seconds.

Why did Tang decide to use Comfort mode instead of Launch Control in the last two rounds of the race?

Tang used Comfort mode to make the race more fun and thrilling, as using full performance in every round would be repetitive and less entertaining.

What is the power output of the Honda Nova RS 110?

The Honda Nova RS 110 has a power output of 37.5 hp.

What was the retail price of the BMW M850i xDrive in Thailand, as mentioned in the video?

The BMW M850i xDrive was retailed for around 365,000 dollars when buying from BMW Thailand.

What strategy did the rider of the Honda Nova RS 110 use in the race to compete against the BMW M850i xDrive?

The rider of the Honda Nova RS 110 used a combination of powerful launches and the motorcycle's lighter weight to compete, although it did not ultimately overtake the BMW M850i xDrive in the race.

Outlines

00:00

😀 Specs and quarter-mile race of BMW vs. Honda motorbike

Tang compares the specs and quarter-mile race performance of his tuned BMW M850i xDrive against a Honda Nova RS 110 motorbike. The BMW makes 700 hp and weighs 2 tons. The Nova makes just 37.5 hp but only weighs 95 kg. In the first race, the BMW finishes the quarter mile in 11.31 seconds while the Nova takes 13.88 seconds.

05:10

😊 More races with different launch modes

Tang races the Nova again using different launch modes in his BMW. He realizes launching fast is critical to winning. The lighter Nova almost wins when Tang uses a slower, more fun launch. Tang explains launch control helps cars launch faster and prevent losing traction.

10:12

😃 Tang wraps up and says goodbye

Tang summarizes that using launch control and going all-out leads to the fastest times, but slower, more fun launches make the race more exciting. He shares the best quarter-mile times for both vehicles. Tang thanks viewers and signs off.

Keywords

💡BMW M850i xDrive

This is the car driven by the narrator Tang. It's a high-performance luxury coupe made by BMW. Key specs highlighted are the 530hp V8 engine, 8-speed transmission, all-wheel drive xDrive system, and additional tuning to achieve 700hp.

💡Honda Nova RS 110

This is the motorcycle Tang races against. It's a 2-stroke, single cylinder bike known for its light weight (95kg) and high power (37.5hp) relative to displacement. Its specs and cult popularity position it as an unexpected challenger to the BMW.

💡0-100 km/h

A standard acceleration benchmark time measuring how quickly a vehicle can reach 100 km/h from a standstill start. The BMW's time is 3.3 seconds, showing its high performance.

💡quarter mile

The race distance - 402 meters or a quarter mile. This sprint distance is commonly used to test acceleration and speed capabilities of vehicles.

💡Launch Control

A system in performance vehicles that assists with rapid acceleration from a standstill. It works by managing traction and holding optimal engine RPM prior to launch. Tang emphasizes the importance of using Launch Control in the BMW races.

💡Power-to-weight ratio

A key performance metric calculated by dividing vehicle power by its weight. The Nova's extremely high ratio contributes to its unexpected competitiveness against the far more powerful BMW.

💡Boost

Refers to the BMW's turbochargers. Activating Boost gives the engine more power. Tang notes he should have used Boost for optimal BMW performance in the first race.

💡Sport Plus

The BMW has different driver modes that change throttle response, transmission behavior, traction control etc. Sport Plus is the most aggressive setting optimized for performance.

💡Traction control

An electronic system that helps maximize traction of driven wheels. Tang turns this off in the BMW for unrestricted acceleration in the first race.

💡Stage 2 tune

Refers to the modifications done on the BMW's engine to increase power output. Includes changed downpipe and air filter. Result is 700hp, up from 530hp stock.

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Transcripts

Between my BMW M850i xDrive

and a Honda Nova RS 110,

which car will cover 402 m

or a quarter mile in less time?

I'm Tang from CSL Autotime, and I'll show you the answer.

A lot of you have requested to see this Nova,

which is one of the trending motorcycles on the Internet.

So, I couldn't just do nothing.

I had to invite the owner of that motorcycle to this race.

He actually has another one,

but I'll keep it a secret for now.

Without further ado,

let's hear the specs of both vehicles.

Let's start with the one I'm sitting in.

This car is the BMW M850i xDrive,

which is powered by a 4.4L V8 engine.

It has a power output of 530 hp and torque of 750 Nm.

It comes with a ZF 8-speed transmission,

sending power to all wheels

by the xDrive technology from BMW.

It's claimed that the car can go from 0-100 km/h in around 3.3 seconds.

It weighs 2,000 kg or around 2 tons,

which is pretty heavy for a sports Coupe.

This model was first introduced in 2018,

and it's being retailed for around 365,000 dollars

when buying from BMW Thailand.

Wait! It's not a stock car because I got a stage 2 tune,

changing the downpipe and the air filter,

allowing it to produce a power output of 700 hp and torque of 900 Nm.

Let's find out how it's gonna perform.

The motorcycle next to me...

is a popular vehicle named Nova,

powered by an air-cooled two-stroke one-cylinder engine.

The exact capacity of the cylinder is 105 cc.

It weighs 95 kg.

The motorcycle's weight has been reduced to less than 100 kg.

It has a power output of 37.5 hp.

That's so powerful for a motorcycle.

This Forza 350, for example, produces 44 hp,

and it weighs 200 kg.

The Nova can produce almost as much power as that one.

It comes with a 5-speed clutch belt transmission.

It was introduced a long time ago,

decades before I was born.

It was introduced in 1990.

I couldn't find the price for a new motorcycle,

but a used stock one would cost...

around 480 dollars.

Without further ado, let's run a sound check.

I'm gonna leave the specs here.

You can pause and read them.

Alright, I'm ready.

Oh, he's gone. He's gone.

He's completely gone.

I don't know the amount of power this car can produce

because I got the stage 2 tune, and the dyno broke.

That was so fast!

What's all the hurry?

I launched too quickly. One more time.

Alright, let's do it.

Oh, he's winning... He overtook me.

I didn't activate Boost for the launch,

which is better.

He could lead the race for a while.

In this round, it's gonna be a different rider.

I'll launch in normal mode.

Normal mode... No Launch Control...

Can I overtake?

Will I make it? Can I do it?

Can I?

I could.

If you don't use Boost when launching, it'll delay.

I released the pedal when the flag was waved,

but it took some time to launch.

As you can see,

if I didn't use Boost or Launch Control,

I could lose.

His motorbike's so powerful, and it's lighter.

I think you know that.

The car weighs 2 tons.

Even if it's a 4WD,

the acceleration speed isn't that quick in the beginning,

but it is in the end.

You know, you could win even if you launched slowly.

I couldn't see clearly if...

Like, I couldn't see who won, but we were so close.

Let's replay the footage.

How was it?

We were neck and neck.

Well, it almost broke. Just kidding.

- It was fine. - The rider was fire.

Right, he launched well.

- Right. - He always rides this motorbike.

- Right. - Is he a racer?

Not really. He just rides it often.

He likes to ride it.

He launched so well. He almost won.

- You thought he's a racer... - Do you want to compete with that car?

- Oh, what are you waiting for? - I'm not afraid!

I'm definitely not scared.

- Let's just do it. - Okay.

It's fine if we lose.

That BMW can produce 700 hp.

What about this one?

600 hp.

Jeez, that's easy.

But it's lighter.

Oh, we're doomed.

Let's wrap up what went down.

As you can see, holding the RPM before launching

or activating Launch Control is essential.

No matter what car it is,

a Nissan GT-R,

a Ferrari 488 GTB,

a Chevrolet Corvette C8,

a Lamborghini Huracán STO,

a BMW i8,

or this M850i,

they're all featured with Launch Control

to help make the car launch easier.

It's not just holding the RPM at a high rate,

but it also helps prevent the car from losing traction

or spinning the wheels unnecessarily.

Because the Nova is light,

it could launch well.

However, it couldn't overtake the M850i.

Therefore, it was more fun when I used Comfort mode

instead of Launch Control in the last two rounds.

As expected,

it was a lot more fun.

Some of you'll probably blame me for not going all out.

If I drove at full performance in every round,

it would be like repeating the first round over and over again.

I'm not bragging. It's true.

Sometimes, a race is not so fun,

so we have to try something new

to make it more thrilling.

In the first round, I drove at full performance,

with Launch Control and Sport Plus activated

and traction control off.

The M850i could cover 402 m or a quarter mile

in 11.31 seconds.

Following that, the Nova used 13.88 seconds.

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I'm Tang, and that's it for today.

Goodbye.