The acceleration tests between the electric and ICE vehicles are mighty interesting because of how these deliver power
In this post, we check out the results of the drag race between the Kia EV6 GT and a Ferrari Purosangue. Now it makes almost no sense to compare any Ferrari car with any Kia car. However, the electrification has levelled the playing field in recent years. With electric powertrains, the instant torque delivery ensures lightning acceleration. Hence, we have reached this era where relatively affordable performance EVs are able to challenge the absolute top sports cars from the ICE era. Let us check out the details of this case.
Kia EV6 GT vs Ferrari Purosangue Drag Race
The specifics of this case stem from carwow on YouTube. The host has two cars with him on a drag strip. On the count of three, the two drivers accelerate hard. Shockingly, the EV6 GT pulled ahead so quickly and strongly that the Italian supercar stood no chance of catching up. The Ferrari’s driver meant that the tyres were probably still cold. However, for the second round, the same trajectory followed. The EV6 GT managed to smoke the Purosangue. Finally, the ICE SUV was not able to sequester any consolation even in the third round.
Resultantly, the Kia EV6 was the undisputed winner of this drag race. Note that for a brief period when the EV6 GT’s driver shifted it to manual mode, where the torque delivery was limited, the Purosangue won. Thereafter, the roll-down acceleration from 40 mph (64 km/h) was performed. This time around, Ferrari won by a slight margin. In the final phase of the video, the two drivers got involved in a braking test. Again, the Ferrari performed better due to the ceramic brakes.
Specs Comparison
Now this is where things get really interesting. The Kia EV6 GT gets a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration. These produce a combined power and torque output of a whopping 641 hp (with Launch Control) and 770 Nm, respectively. On the other hand, the Ferrari Purosangue bears a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 mill which generates a colossal 725 hp and 716 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. Clearly, the Ferrari has an edge, but the nature of ICE and electric powertrains makes all the difference.
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