GT vs Tesla Model S , should be no surprise !!

[westcoastGT]

https://jalopnik.com/this-kia-stinger-drag-racing-a-tesla-model-s-75d-is-a-g-1831098234

 

[Todd Piefer]

Starting price is $78000 for a Model S... roughly twice the price of my GT. With that in mind, it was close enough.

 

[mldavis2]

Not an apples-to-apples comparison because of the torque differences. Electric motors are very high torque (when built for it) which is why diesel-electric train engines use electric motors on the drive wheels and rock crushers use electric motors to spin the impeller shaft. Of course you might want to race coast to coast and see how the Tesla does stopping every so often to suck electrons out of the power grid compared to the number of fuel stops for the Stinger.

 

[Helo58]

Maximum torque at 0 rpm is a good thing.

 

[westcoastGT]

My posting was really to support the impressive power , torque and speed of Electric , we should ALL be aware that ALL Teslas will stomp a GT

 

[Jimmer]

Might have been closer if the GT was AWD. Those are the ones we usually see beating things like 450+HP Mustangs.

 

[Helo58]

My posting was really to support the impressive power , torque and speed of Electric , we should ALL be aware that ALL Teslas will stomp a GT

A Model S quarter mile ET is impressive, but the trap speed is another story. Anyone would be crazy to race a Tesla from a standstill, but pull up to one at 70 mph on the interstate and you will likely beat them to 100+. AMHIK... Also, I'm not this crazy, but a Tesla tops out at 140-150, Stinger goes higher.

 

[CaliSting]

 

[westcoastGT]

look at post 1

 

[Jimmer]

look at post 1

The way I read it, seems they used the RWD. Cause they say 'The only other qualifier that I think is left out in Top Gear’s video is whether or not the Stinger they tested was equipped with the optional all-wheel drive. '

And I'm not suggesting the GT would have won, just that it might have been closer with AWD.

 

[CaliSting]

The way I read it, seems they used the RWD. Cause they say 'The only other qualifier that I think is left out in Top Gear’s video is whether or not the Stinger they tested was equipped with the optional all-wheel drive. '

I don’t know about you guys but my RWD launches pretty damn quick and hooks up. Tesla didn’t get huge launch either , more like just pulling away steadily.

 

[friss]

Just makes me hope even more that one day Kia will release an all electric Stinger GT. Would love to upgrade to that.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Just makes me hope even more that one day Kia will release an all electric Stinger GT. Would love to upgrade to that.

GT vs Tesla Model S , should be no surprise !!
This ^^^

"Upgrade" only applies if you are talking raw acceleration: not top end and certainly not utility as a gran turismo. "Oo, look at me; I'm 'touring' in 200 to 300 mile rabbit hops per day". Or, "I can get 500 to 600 miles on a single charge (if I go 24 mph)."

 

[friss]

GT vs Tesla Model S , should be no surprise !!
This ^^^

"Upgrade" only applies if you are talking raw acceleration: not top end and certainly not utility as a gran turismo. "Oo, look at me; I'm 'touring' in 200 to 300 mile rabbit hops per day". Or, "I can get 500 to 600 miles on a single charge (if I go 24 mph)."

Also applies if I want something that is better for the environment and the future of cars. States are already putting bans in place for the sale of gas powered cars by 2030 so yes it would be an upgrade. Plus even if it was 300 miles that is plenty to hop across the US if I wanted to and really not that far off the range our Stingers are getting with these small tanks.

 

[CaliSting]

GT vs Tesla Model S , should be no surprise !!
This ^^^

"Upgrade" only applies if you are talking raw acceleration: not top end and certainly not utility as a gran turismo. "Oo, look at me; I'm 'touring' in 200 to 300 mile rabbit hops per day". Or, "I can get 500 to 600 miles on a single charge (if I go 24 mph)."

The vast majority of Americans aren’t going on 600 mile trips to Monaco in their Gran Turismo . They also own 2 cars typically. Electrics like Tesla are perfect second car for sure but perfectly capable of longer trips. Can say in 13000 miles on my Stinger longest trip has been about 100 miles. Hate to admit it but long trips I prefer the dodge SUV with Euro designed suspension and big V8 it cruises at fast speeds effortlessly. And if your a Californian there are Tesla super chargers all over and Tesla ranges are over 300 miles then with 30 min charge get 80% charge while you have lunch or take a break from hours behind the wheel. No waiting overnight as you indicate. So grand touring here in a Tesla is easy.

 

[DaBears4Lyfe]

I still have no idea why they did this comparison. What's next a scooter vs a 2020 gt500. Or how about a greyhound vs a gtr.

 

[Molatte]

Should we start comparing the GT's to pretty much everything now? Next up...GT's vs GT-R?

 

[Kamauxx]

Might have been closer if the GT was AWD. Those are the ones we usually see beating things like 450+HP Mustangs.

In stock form RWD Stingers are faster than AWD.

 

[Jimmer]

In stock form RWD Stingers are faster than AWD.

Yeah, I have read that, but in the video against the Mustang, they make a point of saying one of the reason the Stinger GT beat it was because of how quickly it got off the line in AWD (that and how quickly the torque was available). Technology and wizardry and cheating (talking about AWD)is what was mentioned if I remember correctly.

 

[CaliSting]

Should we start comparing the GT's to pretty much everything now? Next up...GT's vs GT-R?

Cars I cross shopped to my Stinger

Tesla Model 3
Tesla model S
Nissan Leaf
Porsche Panamera
Porsche Macan
Mustang 350R
Chevy Camero
Buick Regal
Infiniti Q60
Dodge Charger SRT
Jeep SRT
Audi A5
Nissan GTR
Porsche Cayman ford F150
Ford Focus RS
Volkwagen golf r
Toyota Prius
Alfa sedan
BMW 3,4,5 series
Mercedes CLS Coupe

I do see Stinger GT2 moving into Tesla Model S competitive landscape especially in California where owning an electric is not much different than having a car like Stinger. Convienience of charging stations everywhere . Damn things are everywhere. I almost bought one and that’s saying a lot . If I didn’t put so many miles on my cars I may have sprung for more expensive Tesla , but discounts on Stinger were very compelling . Gt2 is a lot of car for something in mid forty thousand dollar range. Tesla was high 60s after all gov rebates. Although I am having a bit of buyer remorse given all quality issues I’m having with my car. And crazy depreciation we are seeing.