Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Juniper RWD wins (6,04 s vs 7,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model Y Juniper RWD | 420d G22 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 7.04 s | 1.00 s · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.25 s | 15.11 s | 0.86 s · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.58 s | 27.78 s | 2.20 s · Model Y Juniper RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 209 km/h | 240 km/h | 31 km/h · 420d G22 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.20 kg/hp | 8.45 kg/hp | better ratio · Model Y Juniper RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model Y Juniper RWD | 420d G22 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.74 s | 1.37 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.91 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.67 s · tight gap | 4.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.04 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.80 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.29 s | 18.13 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.11 s | 33.30 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.25 s | 15.11 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.58 s | 27.78 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 240 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 299 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 419 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 853 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 190 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 400 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 605 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Model Y Juniper RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.04 s versus 7.04 s for the 420d. The instant torque of 419 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. Despite the faster sprint time, the 420d is 4 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD is doing 135 km/h against 119 km/h for the 420d. The gap is 0.26 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Juniper RWD crosses the line in 14.24 s versus 15.10 s. The 0.86 s gap represents roughly 35 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model Y Juniper RWD finishes in 25.58 s versus 27.77 s, with a 2.19 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (240 km/h), the 420d never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model Y Juniper RWD is capped at 209 km/h, the 420d at 240 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.60 seconds. The 1.00 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Juniper RWD wins (6,04 s vs 7,04 s).
Model Y Juniper RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,04 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model Y Juniper RWD: 299 hp, ratio 6,20 kg/hp. 420d G22: 190 hp, ratio 8,45 kg/hp.
Model Y Juniper RWD: 209 km/h. 420d G22: 240 km/h.