YouTubers often adopt the method of drag race to compare the straight-line performances of two cars.
This drag race competition between the Mahindra Scorpio N and Thar Roxx is exciting. Both these are capable SUVs from the Indian auto giant. Thar Roxx is the latest entrant in our market. It is the elongated 5-door iteration of the 3-door Thar. However, it is not a mere larger Thar but also contains mechanical, in-cabin and aesthetic improvements. On the other hand, the Scorpio N is a potent SUV which combines off-roading capabilities and in-cabin comfort and convenience. Let us see how well these two compete against each other in a drag race.
Mahindra Scorpio N vs Thar Roxx Drag Race
This race comes to us courtesy of Rajni Chaudhary on YouTube. The prominent automobile vlogger is at an isolated location with the two Mahindra SUVs. For this race, she has got special drivers. On the count of three, the two drivers accelerate as hard as they possibly can. The initial surge of the Scorpio N is visibly more powerful than that of the Thar Roxx. This is expected since the Thar Roxx is a dedicated off-roading SUV and is not meant for quick drag races. Hence, it finishes behind the Scorpio N. The same trajectory followed in the second round. In total, out of 4 rounds, three were won by the Scorpio N to take home the title.
Mahindra Scorpio N vs Thar Roxx – Specs Comparison
The Mahindra Scorpio N comes with either a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder mStallion turbo petrol mill which produces a colossal 200 hp and 380 Nm or a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder mHawk turbo diesel engine which is available in two variants – 132 PS / 300 Nm or 175 PS / 400 Nm of peak power and torque, respectively. The transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox with a 4×4 configuration in the higher trims. On the other hand, the Thar Roxx has a 2.0-litre mStallion direct injection turbo petrol mill which produces 162 PS / 330 Nm with the 6-speed manual and 177 PS / 380 Nm with the 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission or a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine which generates a healthy 163 PS / 330 Nm with the 6-speed manual or 175 PS / 370 Nm of peak power and torque with the 6-speed automatic.
| Specs | Mahindra Thar Roxx (P) | Mahindra Thar Roxx (D) | Mahindra Scorpio N (P) | Mahindra Scorpio N (D) |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo Petrol | 2.2L Turbo Diesel | 2.0L Turbo Petrol | 2.2L Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 162 PS / 177 PS | 163 PS / 175 PS | 200 PS | 132 PS / 175 PS |
| Torque | 330 Nm / 380 Nm | 330 Nm / 370 Nm | 380 Nm | 300 Nm / 400 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT /AT | 6MT/AT | 6MT / AT | 6MT / AT |
| Drivetrain | 4×2 / 4×4 | 4×2 / 4×4 | 4×2 / 4×4 | 4×2 / 4×4 |
Our View
I have reported innumerable drag race events in recent times. These days, many YouTubers have been conducting such events. For some reason, these are extremely popular among the netizens. However, I must mention that it is a bad idea to simply imitate such YouTubers. They might take a lot of precautions behind the scenes to ensure their safety. Also, vehicles are not meant for such usage consistently. In the long run, such unnecessary stress on the engine could have severe consequences. Therefore, I urge our readers to never get involved in such activities yourself.
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