Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry
An old school Dodge Charger Daytona and a modern Honda Odyssey minivan goes head to head in an autocross track, but guess who wins in the end? Hint: even though not the latest model, technology wins in the end!
Have a look at the video after the jump.
Video: Dodge Charger Daytona and Honda Odyssey autocross shootout
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
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old american just designed for straight line,
thats why they love drag racing,
or facinated with its the boring oval circuit racing,
Dun quite understand the use of this clip…
@hyundai
Bashing purposes … LOL
That dodge is a sport car… While the Honda is MPV.. Why compare both? Silly.. Nothing to do? Well compare both at the same year of production, category n engines.. Anywayz the dodge only for most track or drag only not cornering.. So in term of stability n comfort, Honda odyseyy should win the day.. But straight 400m? I think the dodge must eat that honda clean..
brainless comparison ….like comparing orange and shoes….i guess the producer of this show jus run out of ideas for the next show….can i compare my bicycle with ferari f430 ?? around sepang maybe!?
that Odyssey handling is quite good. sometime, comparison mustn’t be from same category then our world will be lots of fun. let me have another race between Odyssey and kancil.
they are just showing you how far technology has come.
That’s the American Odyssey. USDM market only. The Charger still looks cool, especially if you’re Joe Dirt.
i remembered top gear put a stock Honda Accord against a Aston DB5 drag race and the Accord won!
Ha ha ha. Strange comparison, but the Odyssey won by more than 2secs against a muscle car. Cool.
Yeah chill off guys..It’s just a test that prove even a big arse MPV with more extra loads of nice buts on its back, Honda Odyssey still can beat decently the classic sportier Dodge Daytona on that track. The reason how and why ?
Certainly because of the advance of technology which make nothing is impossible.
I’m not sure why people people whine about this clip as it clearly show how far the technological has become today compared to the yester-years. If you place the stock 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 head to head with stock Dodge Charger Daytona, surely it’ll beat the old ones by a mile.
OUT OF TOPIC:
PAUL!!
U MUST READ THIS!!
honda civic type r gets launched in malaysia!!
http://asia.vtec.net/news/myJDMCTR/index.html
nice…will be launching in malaysia…
kewl…very rare things to get last time..
Paul Tan said,
July 22, 2007 @ 4:52 am
they are just showing you how far technology has come.
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I for one couldn’t comprehend WHY there are commentors here who don’t understand whats the point of this comparison.
Malaysians are sometimes shockingly idiotic. . .
alpha0201 said,
July 22, 2007 @ 12:56 pm
I’m not sure why people people whine about this clip as it clearly show how far the technological has become today compared to the yester-years. If you place the stock 2007 Dodge Charger SRT8 head to head with stock Dodge Charger Daytona, surely it’ll beat the old ones by a mile.
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I Second ..
side note:
OMG our Odyssey looked so damn good.
lolx hahaha
american loves straight lines oni…
motherker, u mean the 3 dr Type-R?
anyway, this video is pointless, if they wanna prove that new tech is better than old tech, why not compare Datsun 120Y with Kancil???
motherker: yes, i know. got invite to the launch, early august. will keep you guys updated. it is the type R sedan, not the 3-door european type R.
Charger daytona, the legend. Old school tech with big engine…handling sure not as well. The big spoiler and nose cone resemble the workaround to tackle aerodynamic problems. No point to compare!!! American muscles are wild beast, zero handling virtually. I love American Muscles
american stupid job…like BUSH…IT
Minivans have come a long way.
While we performance types are trying to ligthen our rides by ounces at a time…. Its even more telling for the performance aspect that they loaded the van with 200kg of strippers. 200kg will bottom out the suspension on most of our road going cars.
I remember taking raod trips with the original Chrysler “Magic wagons” and they were god awfull to drive. That was a late 80s model…..Ford’s truck based Aerostar were just as bad if not worst.
However, with increased competition from the Japanese (and now the Koreans) we have minivans that are spacious, comfortable, surprisingly easy to drive and handle pretty much like a big car (if you can get over the usuall body roll due to softer suspension.)
What the clip failed to mention is the advancement in handling is not solely due to the vehicle. Tyre technology has come a long way as well.
So yes, minivans have gone a loooong way.
Dude, if you ever drive an MPV one of the most awful thing is the next to useless torque. My wife got one and I do spend some time in it (usually after being beaten and threatened). Having that Honda with load is probably a good thing as the standard factory setup was for loading (typical use) and higher center of gravity. But an MPV has awful body roll. Feels like toppling over when you take a corner. Definitely understeers and hard to correct it. Ok on a straight line. The English wont even call it a car. So, in terms of suspension, both really suck. The Honda should get a better lap time with 40 years of difference.
The torque thing is endemic to cars in malaysia since we dont have good diesels and big engines.
I have driven several Minivans with the big engine options and there are no complaints on power. Most of them equipped with the optional big engine will run to 0-100kmh in under 9 seconds (thats a whole lot faster than your average sedan here in Malaysia). The 3.5v6 in the Ody is amazing, so as to the other oferings (3.5 VQ series from nissan Quest, the 3.8 in Chryslers and Fords…etc)