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- Comparing the Abarth 595 and the Mini Cooper SE in a drag race at the Estadio Algarve is an exciting prospect, as both cars offer unique performance characteristics. Here’s a detailed comparison based on their specifications and potential performance in a drag race scenario:
Abarth 595
Engine: 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4
Power Output: Approximately 160-180 hp (varies by model and tune)
Torque: Around 170-184 lb-ft
Transmission: 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h): Approximately 6.7-7.5 seconds (varies by model)
Weight: Around 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
Mini Cooper SE (Electric)
Engine: Electric motor
Power Output: 181 hp
Torque: 199 lb-ft
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h): Approximately 6.9 seconds
Weight: Around 1,365 kg (3,010 lbs)
Drag Race Considerations
Power and Torque:
The Mini Cooper SE has slightly more horsepower and significantly more torque compared to the Abarth 595. Electric motors provide instant torque, giving the Mini an advantage in initial acceleration.
Weight:
The Abarth 595 is lighter than the Mini Cooper SE. Lower weight generally contributes to better acceleration, potentially offsetting the Mini’s torque advantage to some extent.
Traction and Drivetrain:
Both cars are front-wheel drive, which can limit traction compared to rear-wheel or all-wheel drive configurations, especially with high torque.
Transmission:
The Mini’s single-speed automatic transmission is highly efficient and consistent, while the Abarth’s manual or automatic options can vary in shift times and driver involvement.
Potential Outcome
Initial Acceleration:
The Mini Cooper SE’s instant electric torque could give it a slight edge off the line, allowing it to launch quickly.
Mid to High Speed:
The Abarth 595, with its turbocharged engine, may catch up or even overtake the Mini Cooper SE as speeds increase, depending on how quickly it can shift through gears and utilize its turbo boost.
Conclusion
Close Competition:
Given the Mini Cooper SE’s instant torque and the Abarth 595’s lighter weight and potentially higher top-end power, the drag race would likely be very close. The initial launch may favor the Mini, but the Abarth could make up ground as the race progresses.
Track Conditions:
The surface and grip conditions at Estadio Algarve, as well as the drivers’ skill in launching and shifting (for the Abarth), will play crucial roles in determining the winner.
Overall, while the Mini Cooper SE might have an early advantage due to its electric torque, the Abarth 595 could potentially close the gap as the race progresses. It would be an exciting and closely matched race!
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Excellent, great smile at the end ❤
Always love a winning smile
What happened to the Pandas 4x4? I didn't see them for ages!
Flogged both a while back, error on my part getting shot of the newer one, but brain power not my strongest attribute :(
@@DrivenMadShow😮 I'd also not be happy selling our's!
I traded it against the Abarth for Nathans 21st (the only surprise gift thing I have ever done in my life) so I did enjoy that part - as I had my Jeep, it was a cash thing - cash always is the mother of all evil 🤣
Would have put money on it
and me
Where are you?
We were at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Est%C3%A1dio_Algarve - very interesting place, but little used.
Now keep doing that all day and then the true limitations of EV’s are exposed.
I’m not in love with EV’s in the slightest. The technology is as far as it can progress and very little is spoken about the true cost to human suffering extracting the minerals to make batteries.
People will wake up eventually to the con regarding Net Zero
😂 Very amusing, and very uneducated - The extraction of minerals for batteries and the use of fossil fuels both have significant environmental and human costs. These impacts vary widely in their nature and severity, affecting different populations and ecosystems in unique ways. Here's a comparative analysis of the key issues associated with each:
1. Mineral Extraction for Batteries
Human Suffering:
Labor Conditions: Cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) involves child labor, hazardous working conditions, and human rights abuses. Artisanal miners often work without protective equipment, facing risks of injury and death.
Health Impacts: Prolonged exposure to dust and chemicals in mining areas can lead to respiratory problems and other health issues for miners and nearby communities.
Displacement: Mining operations can lead to the displacement of local communities, loss of livelihoods, and disruption of traditional ways of life.
Environmental Impacts:
Habitat Destruction: Mining activities destroy habitats, leading to biodiversity loss.
Water Pollution: Toxic chemicals used in mining processes can contaminate local water sources, affecting both ecosystems and human health.
Soil Degradation: Mining disrupts soil structure and fertility, making land unsuitable for agriculture.
2. Fossil Fuel Extraction and Use
Human Suffering:
Labor Conditions: Workers in the oil and gas industry face dangerous working conditions, including risks of explosions, accidents, and long-term health issues due to exposure to toxic substances.
Community Health: Communities near drilling sites often experience higher rates of respiratory problems, cancer, and other health issues due to air and water pollution.
Economic Impact: While oil-rich regions can experience economic booms, they also suffer from the "resource curse," where reliance on fossil fuels leads to economic instability, corruption, and conflict.
Environmental Impacts:
Oil Spills: Accidental oil spills, such as the Deepwater Horizon spill, cause catastrophic damage to marine ecosystems, killing wildlife and destroying habitats.
Air Pollution: Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants (e.g., sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter) that cause smog, acid rain, and respiratory problems in humans.
Climate Change: Fossil fuel combustion is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, driving global climate change and its associated impacts, including extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and ecological disruptions.
Fracking: Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for natural gas involves injecting high-pressure fluids into the ground, leading to groundwater contamination, induced seismic activity, and methane emissions.
Comparative Analysis
Scope and Scale: The fossil fuel industry operates on a massive scale, contributing significantly to global energy supply but also to environmental degradation and climate change. The battery industry, while rapidly growing, currently has a smaller footprint but is still significant, particularly in regions where key minerals are sourced.
Environmental Impact: Fossil fuel extraction and use have broader and more severe environmental impacts, particularly regarding climate change. Battery production has localized environmental impacts, but the global shift towards renewables and battery storage is seen as essential to reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.
Human Suffering: Both industries have significant human costs, but they manifest differently. Fossil fuel extraction often affects broader populations through pollution and climate change, whereas battery mineral extraction heavily impacts specific communities, particularly in the Global South.
Conclusion
The true cost of both battery mineral extraction and fossil fuel use involves complex trade-offs between meeting current energy demands and mitigating long-term environmental and social impacts. Transitioning to renewable energy and improving mining practices are essential steps towards reducing the overall human and environmental costs associated with both industries. Moreover, implementing stricter regulations, promoting ethical sourcing, and investing in recycling technologies for batteries can help mitigate some of the adverse effects associated with battery production.
@@DrivenMadShow Jesus, you’re well into the cult. I’ll remove my subscription. Up to this point a very entertaining channel
I recon they are both equally bad to make/manufacture, but in the long term EV’s will definitely outlast combustion engines. Plus they aren’t polluting as you drive down the street. Don’t get the hate for them really.
I just got a long range old (2021) model 3 and it can do fast accelerations as long as my old 330i could before needing to fill up.
Good vid DrivenMad. I won’t be unsubscribing anytime soon 👀
Whoops - sorry for the above, Nath tells me he is the adult ! - I like to creep the odd person out who talks crap - quite good at it as it happens 🙈 Nath has his eye on a Model S - the prices here have plummeted, a very rare thing in Portugal - cars hold their value beyond belief - we both love how ev's drive, to be honest, I don't really care how its powered, it's just an option - when I had hair, a diesel was unbearably slow and horrible; 20 years later you can get a diesel RS Audi ? the speed in which ev's have progressed is incredible when you stop and think about it and how Tesla has become a motoring power house is beyond my comprehension - lastly, thanks for the sub and putting up with us, we do actually really appreciate it 🥰
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