2023 Lexus IS500 vs Infiniti Q50 RedSport Opal Edition, Japan Sedan Battle. Drag and Roll Race.

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  • 2023 Lexus IS500 vs Infiniti Q50 RedSport Opal Edition, Japan Sedan Battle. Drag and Roll Race.
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  • @frankcastle1578
    @frankcastle1578 9 місяців тому +414

    “Beat the fancy Toyota “ said the guy with the fancy Nissan 😂

    • @AUTOMOBILZ
      @AUTOMOBILZ 9 місяців тому +16

      I was gonna say the same thing!

    • @jimwallace4164
      @jimwallace4164 9 місяців тому +37

      You don't know me very well, as I refer to my Q60 as a spicy Altima. So, my comment was relevant!

    • @AwkwardAsian
      @AwkwardAsian 9 місяців тому +5

      These aren’t even real Japanese cars. We don’t drive these we just sell them to Americans lmao

    • @AUTOMOBILZ
      @AUTOMOBILZ 9 місяців тому +14

      @@AwkwardAsian so what are real Japanese cars?

    • @AwkwardAsian
      @AwkwardAsian 9 місяців тому +7

      @@AUTOMOBILZ Yota crowns, Daihatsu Tantos, X-trails, Suzukis idk for the title to say Japan sedan just because it’s Nissan and Toyota just shows how uncultured America is

  • @kchan333
    @kchan333 9 місяців тому +57

    IS500 doesn't need to win races. That V8 is a win. Get it while it's still around!

    • @user-mc2kk8yf5z
      @user-mc2kk8yf5z 9 місяців тому +8

      never liked look of Lexus's. prefer genesis, Infiniti Bentley type looking vehicles, thats just me tho lol

    • @Mtematiks
      @Mtematiks 6 місяців тому

      @@user-mc2kk8yf5z Me as well!
      Its the ugliest design on a car BY FAR in its class! At the back is worse....

    • @i.d.6492
      @i.d.6492 3 місяці тому

      Lmao coppium is hard pill to swallow. Hold that L

    • @RO49569
      @RO49569 Місяць тому +1

      @@user-mc2kk8yf5z Basically fancy muscular vehicles lol

  • @NissanSkylineVR30
    @NissanSkylineVR30 9 місяців тому +82

    A lot of people don't know this. The Infiniti Q50 RS will win more often if you remove the run flats and give it better tires. A lot of the stock performance is held back by the tires.

    • @Moonlight-uv7jo
      @Moonlight-uv7jo 9 місяців тому +8

      Absolutely! From MotorTrend, 2014 Q50S rwd pulls .95g on skip pad with mediocre bridgestone summer tires that's on par with a 2023 m340i with michelin 4s pulls .95g, if q has better OEM tires, that old FM platform still shines

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Moonlight-uv7jothat’s actually pretty good 👌

    • @latino914
      @latino914 9 місяців тому +4

      Agreed. I've seen videos of stock RS doing 12.7-12.9 Quarter mile times

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 9 місяців тому

      @@latino914 RWD? Or All wheel drive?

    • @ms3er396
      @ms3er396 9 місяців тому

      @@latino914 Yep. 12.2 at 116 or so with a piggy back. YOu'll be in the 11's and much higher with a basic tune too. Loved mine.

  • @EffDinero8
    @EffDinero8 9 місяців тому +64

    2 cars with the same weight but 1 got 70+ more HP why would anyone NOT expect the results?!?!?!

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +17

      The Q60 RS is AWD and is twin turbo. That's a huge advantage for racing from a dig. You get almost all the traction and maximum power-band from the get-go!

    • @driveri1435
      @driveri1435 9 місяців тому +4

      L comment

    • @ytsux9259
      @ytsux9259 9 місяців тому +2

      It depends on the wheel hp and torque under the curve and well and transmission and the wheels driven.

    • @jasonpick14
      @jasonpick14 9 місяців тому +5

      Watch the previous video. The Q Has more HP than the stinger and lost. Numbers don’t always mean everything

    • @UNIQUEMEN100
      @UNIQUEMEN100 9 місяців тому

      @@yousefal-assaf2985 q50 red sport has 4144 lbs (1880kg) , awd drive does not give a strong advantage without launch control

  • @mholmes9262
    @mholmes9262 9 місяців тому +74

    Great video, I just love the IS500 even if it’s not the quickest car in its class. It has so much road presence and just looks beautiful. I had the Q50RS AWD (‘18) and as much as I tried to love it, I never was completely happy with it. The shortcomings become a lot more prominent and less tolerable the more you live with it. That was my experience with it, anyway. To each their own.

    • @fahmidnd2
      @fahmidnd2 9 місяців тому +3

      I’d have to argue both of these have no road presence, Lexus is selling the same looking spec as the is500 on their 300 and 350 now. Other than the exhaust and hood, it looks like an other IS. Fantastic vehicle though.

    • @duomaxwell5807
      @duomaxwell5807 9 місяців тому

      Pssst oye...leme tell you a little secret...you ready...supercharge that bad bwoi

    • @mholmes9262
      @mholmes9262 9 місяців тому

      @@duomaxwell5807 Yeah I know they’ve had a SC for their 5.0 since the ISF, and I’m sure that would be transformative in this car.

    • @adventsociety5382
      @adventsociety5382 9 місяців тому +3

      @@fahmidnd2I agree. The IS is regular traffic. The LC on the other hand…

    • @fahmidnd2
      @fahmidnd2 9 місяців тому

      @@adventsociety5382 LC is one of the best looking GT cars out right now.

  • @wilsonguerrero1710
    @wilsonguerrero1710 9 місяців тому +5

    As always thank you Sam for the amazing content! Killing it as the only person doing this type of content drag racing different types of vehicles.

  • @taylorrun8687
    @taylorrun8687 9 місяців тому +7

    Out of all the other Chanel’s you show q50’s and q60’s the most love and I appreciate that because these cars have real potential and extremely slept on💯‼️

  • @jraynes15
    @jraynes15 9 місяців тому +13

    Fun race Sam... Still waiting for the MKZ 3.0 AWD (tuned preferably) to make an appearance tho!! Wish i was closer to you I'd happily volunteer!

  • @maximerebelo6601
    @maximerebelo6601 9 місяців тому +31

    Awesome, Japaneses need to upgrade their transmissions. The new 9 speed of the Nissan Z is so nice.

    • @Infamousdee240
      @Infamousdee240 9 місяців тому +5

      That’s cause its a mercedes transmission 😉

    • @maximerebelo6601
      @maximerebelo6601 9 місяців тому +2

      @@Justaeuropeanman 7 speeds your mean haha

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Justaeuropeanman7 speed Jatco from 2008… it’s the similar TCU software too… 🤦‍♀️

    • @Infamousdee240
      @Infamousdee240 9 місяців тому

      @@maximerebelo6601 no he’s right its 9 , the Q’s have 7 spds

    • @Infamousdee240
      @Infamousdee240 9 місяців тому

      @@DiaperSNiFFER the 9spd in the Z came from mercedes

  • @jake2772
    @jake2772 9 місяців тому +25

    I’ll take either! The q50 much easier to tune, but an is500 will hold its value, be more reliable and sound that much better.

    • @Blasian_guy
      @Blasian_guy 8 місяців тому +5

      ‘Q50 are reliable cars aswell

    • @jake2772
      @jake2772 8 місяців тому +3

      @@Blasian_guy NA v8 is much more reliable than any turbod car.

    • @Blasian_guy
      @Blasian_guy 8 місяців тому

      @@jake2772 I never heard any problems for a q I seen them last well over 150k miles

    • @henryf6539
      @henryf6539 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Blasian_guy they def changed the turbos

  • @ShadowVR30
    @ShadowVR30 9 місяців тому +41

    I sat in an is500 last year and the seats are so much better and snug feeling than myQ50. I love my car but interior is nicer on the Lexus for sure.

    • @jimwallace4164
      @jimwallace4164 9 місяців тому +2

      Agreed, the seating position is better, but its so visually busy in the IS. The seating position in the Q60 is better, but that's not a fair comparison.

    • @kgisabeast
      @kgisabeast 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jimwallace4164Q probably has more backseat room but other than that the IS is nicer inside. It’s crazy to me ventilated seats aren’t even an option on the Q50

    • @UNIQUEMEN100
      @UNIQUEMEN100 9 місяців тому

      @@kgisabeast lexus door cards received from camry v30

    • @ARentz07
      @ARentz07 9 місяців тому

      @@UNIQUEMEN100 That is not true.

    • @philhenderson3516
      @philhenderson3516 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ARentz07 Oh please! The one's in the Camry actually look better. The inner door trim should've inherited some of the stitching or carbon fiber they have in other models. It's way too dull and plain looking in the IS, feels like 20 years old already!

  • @cristianchavira8591
    @cristianchavira8591 9 місяців тому +12

    Both look nice. If you modded both cars the Q50 would kill it.

  • @ms3er396
    @ms3er396 9 місяців тому +17

    Loved my RS400. Pop even a basic JB4 on it and pop up the boost 3-4psi and she'll be a lot more fun. Fully tune it and you will be in another league all together. I opened the eyes of many with mine. It was fun while I had it.

    • @the__black__box
      @the__black__box 9 місяців тому +2

      all that to blow your engine and turbos, the 3.0T is a garbage setup sorry

    • @user-mc2kk8yf5z
      @user-mc2kk8yf5z 9 місяців тому

      how is it a garbage setup?@@the__black__box

    • @rozikhan2744
      @rozikhan2744 7 місяців тому +1

      @@the__black__box how so? Will a simple JB4 tune really do any damage ?

    • @antcondones
      @antcondones 6 місяців тому

      @@rozikhan2744 JB4 tunes are trash go for a racebox or sonictune or AMS tune

  • @willsaunders3949
    @willsaunders3949 9 місяців тому +3

    Sam, without a doubt you always have the best drag races. I would love to see a drag race between the 10th gen 2.0 accord, the 2.0 Altima VC Turbo(running 93 fuel for full power), Camry TRD, and Kia K5 GT. if you cant get all of them together, at least the 10th gen 2.0 Accord and the 2.0 Altima VC Turbo. Pls, pls, pls!

  • @JolliAllGenGamer
    @JolliAllGenGamer 9 місяців тому +16

    I wish you also added the TLX Type S and do an Acura vs Infiniti vs Lexus Japan luxury brands battle.

    • @waterbreather9448
      @waterbreather9448 2 місяці тому +1

      lol Type S is too slow for these two vehicles 😂 Wouldn’t make any sense. Those is is around 350 hp. These two cars are pushing 400.

    • @ntlos4591
      @ntlos4591 Місяць тому

      @@waterbreather9448 can confirm, Type S is not even in the same bracket as a Q50RS

    • @waterbreather9448
      @waterbreather9448 Місяць тому

      @@ntlos4591 Nope it isn’t. Trust me I love the Type S Tlx. I’d still take one over a Red Sport 400 any day. But Sam already showed us the proof we needed. They definitely ain’t the same bracket. That’s 350 hp vs 400 hp. The proof is already in the Horsepower Lol.

  • @pinkipipe
    @pinkipipe 9 місяців тому +16

    Still impressive both cars

  • @nallis01
    @nallis01 9 місяців тому +13

    RS driver said a little faster on the roll. Lol... Man is walking the hell away and off like Buzz Lightyear.

    • @jimwallace4164
      @jimwallace4164 9 місяців тому

      In the moment, in the car at 190ish kph, it looks closer than it is. You guys get the benefit of seeing the video and pontificate about how wrong we are!

    • @nallis01
      @nallis01 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@@jimwallace4164I definitely see what you are trying to say. However, when the comment was made that "it's a little bit faster on the roll," the Lexus was gapping, extending further, and 2+ cars ahead. Either way, good races and good sportsmanship. I get your point somewhat and as just viewers in this case, your point can be deemed valid. Respect!

  • @quakerome4594
    @quakerome4594 9 місяців тому +8

    Sam should start racing cars from 90s-2000s. Like Civic vs Camry or TSX VS TL VS Accord v6. :) Same with BMW and Audi's.

  • @alengreen589
    @alengreen589 9 місяців тому +7

    the fun is between 5000 - 7500 rpm in the Lexus.

  • @TheBreakfastLover
    @TheBreakfastLover 9 місяців тому +25

    Sam, thank you for doing the Lord's work.

  • @timw2083
    @timw2083 9 місяців тому +23

    I have both. The video is very accurate. The awd Red Sport from the dig will beat the IS500. Once they're rolling the V8 just pulls and pulls. Both are good cars but if you plan to tune or drive in the winter, I'd recommend the Q50.
    Excellent video Sam

    • @SamCarLegion
      @SamCarLegion  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for sharing

    • @shotz_ina7893
      @shotz_ina7893 9 місяців тому +1

      ❤I love both cars but having a Z and a Q both had engine problems.

    • @adalbertomuriel3922
      @adalbertomuriel3922 9 місяців тому

      @@shotz_ina7893 like what?

    • @THE_ELFITOS
      @THE_ELFITOS 9 місяців тому

      ​@@shotz_ina7893Both with the 3.0L or with the older 3.7L ? I've had a G37 with the 3.7L that as been extremely reliable and now I hope my RedSport400 with the 3.0L will be even if I don't think it can last as long 🫣

    • @dacuse2009
      @dacuse2009 9 місяців тому +2

      Had a 2019 RS rear wheel drive…hated the open differential, horrible traction from a dig, even with up-sized Michelin S4 tires. Infiniti should install Limited slip diff in a RWD car with 400HP. At 60 MPH if I floored it, the rear would still lose traction…Unsatisfactory in my opinion. Waiting for my IS500 to arrive.

  • @Daggag05
    @Daggag05 9 місяців тому +2

    شكرا لك ياسام على عذه التجارب الرائعة وأنا في انتظار تجربة الاستينجر تريبيوت مع اللكزس 500

  • @hellogoodbye219
    @hellogoodbye219 9 місяців тому +7

    My 2 dream cars would be the 2023 Lexua LC500 or Cadillac CT5 blackwing. I want the Infiniti over the G70 but Infiniti is not available here in S. Korea. Also, any Acuras and Nissans are not available.

  • @anthonycarreviews1528
    @anthonycarreviews1528 9 місяців тому +8

    Hey Sam you should do a race older cars from 2009 like a Camry V6 or G35 it'll be more interesting to watch you race older cars like 350z and 2007 Impala ss

    • @user-yk5eg8qf5k
      @user-yk5eg8qf5k 9 місяців тому +1

      Why would they do that when theres tons of videos on YT about those racing? This channel is for cars that you dont normally see racing that are also obtainable

  • @tbirdboy
    @tbirdboy 9 місяців тому +9

    Here in Vegas on vacay driving a Turo-rented Q50 RS. I have to say it is most powerful from the light for sure. Just pulls strong.
    Would I trade my BMW 540i (my daily) in for a Q50? No, I don't think I would. A Q60 coupe would be a better proposition for a daily. A little quicker imo. Did a Turo driving that and the seats were an absolute joy.

    • @LargeAmounts-sl8ot
      @LargeAmounts-sl8ot 9 місяців тому

      Definitely wouldn't trade my B58 either

    • @user-mc2kk8yf5z
      @user-mc2kk8yf5z 9 місяців тому +1

      i rented a q50 RS on turo also haha but ended up slamming into a pole and writing it off. luckily i chose full insurance over LOL but that was ages ago, fast foward to today i sold my c63 and bought a rs400 ;)

    • @FrozenPantiezzz
      @FrozenPantiezzz 9 місяців тому +1

      I'm gapping Mach 1s from a light in my tock Q60. Shit definitely pulls from a dig

  • @ytsux9259
    @ytsux9259 9 місяців тому +8

    To the casuals who predicted the IS would lose on a roll: 🤣 They didn't know the IS traps higher in the 1/4mi? That is a good indicator which is faster on a roll.

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому

      Most "car enthusiasts" here are a bunch of imbeciles. Don't expect much

    • @mikey.4is
      @mikey.4is 9 місяців тому +1

      the is500 has gearing setup for rolls, with a 3.1 final drive, with a 4.08 gearing the car gets around 3 sec 0-60

    • @mattmasi303
      @mattmasi303 9 місяців тому +1

      The iS transmission has a extra gear and the iS has 70 more hp, you'd have to have a extra chromosome to think it 2 would lose

    • @mattmasi303
      @mattmasi303 9 місяців тому

      ​@@mikey.4is why do you keep commenting this that is not how that works at all 😂 that's a total lie

  • @l.t.p4941
    @l.t.p4941 9 місяців тому +2

    Hey sam, I would recommend you to put subtitles in the video next time, cause there’s a lot of people who are from another country and they dont speak english

  • @tontom4822
    @tontom4822 9 місяців тому

    Hi mate, wondering where are you located, could a moded car for your drag race💪

  • @roboticvenom1935
    @roboticvenom1935 9 місяців тому +16

    IS500 won both races which makes sense. Motortrend got 13 second quarter mile for the q50RS and the IS500 achieved 12.7 seconds and a higher trap speed.
    Makes sense. Also the interior is objectively more updated in the IS500 with its large new touchscreen. The q50 interior is literally from 2013 it's very unfortunate haha. Carlegion is spitting misinformation and not sure why.

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +12

      Indeed. The IS500's interior is perfect; mature and classy.
      Not old like the ancient Q50 and not gimmicky like the cheap all-iPad interior M340i

    • @bigd7386
      @bigd7386 9 місяців тому +4

      Both interiors are the same age and have had about the same level of updates. Yes the overall setup in the Q50 is the same since it debuted in 2013, however the screens were updated with higher resolution as well as some hardware updates. Despite everyone's complaining about it, it works pretty well at this point and the screens are pretty sharp. And if we want to get technical and petty, the Q50 has more screen real estate. Lol. Point is they are both old and its pointless to try and say one is dramatically better than the other.

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +4

      @layne4376
      Once you sit inside a quality interior, you will understand what I am saying.
      Seems like you're used to the cheap rattling German interiors, but hey... it's flashy!
      I will take superior fit-n-finish any day over cheap polished materials that squeak with the slightest pressure.
      I also drive a 2009 E63 and a 2021 E53, and I favor the E63's interior.

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +5

      @layne4376
      Nothing comes close to Lexus in fit-n-finish. Whatever garbage you're used to sitting inside, it cannot be called "excellent" in comparison to a Lexus.
      - And that comes from a person who owned/drove many high-end German cars (the S Class is in a league of its own).
      I am comparing the IS500 to mid-range mainstream models.

    • @silimarina.
      @silimarina. 9 місяців тому +3

      @@layne4376 The interior of Lexus IS with the updated screen is modern and it's very nice. You probably like the ugly interiors of Mercedes and BMW with multiple big screens that are very badly integrated into the dashboard.

  • @doggystyledave
    @doggystyledave 9 місяців тому

    That was a great second drag race!

  • @THE_ELFITOS
    @THE_ELFITOS 9 місяців тому

    I think I've been watching every single Q50/60RS videos on your channel but never had the chance to race my Q50RS yet 😢 I just want to be 12.99 and I'll be happy 😊

  • @BryantBaudelaire
    @BryantBaudelaire 7 місяців тому +2

    I love my 2021 Infiniti Q50. Very fun to drive!

  • @DJRoyalEdo
    @DJRoyalEdo Місяць тому

    Was the Q50 low mileage? Sounded like the engine isn’t broken in, sluggish after shifts.

  • @joemilazzo7830
    @joemilazzo7830 5 місяців тому

    Hey sam can you do a review Lexus is 350 vs is 500 awd vs rwd that would be interesting

  • @muddyducker3336
    @muddyducker3336 8 місяців тому +1

    It's so hard to say, I love my is500 but there are a few things I'd like improved. The car is a gentlemen's sporty sedan. It's not an out and out sports car, and I don't think that's the intention. It's comfortable and lopes along at 80mph all day long....if you are in the mood to get spicy it does so with a gentlemanly "As you wish sir". No surprises, but still fun as heck...almost a sleeper..like others say it doesn't really stand out from the rest of the IS field, but I think the IS's are a very good looking car.
    I just can't put my finger on it, but it makes my 120mile 80+mph commute a pleasure...and I think that's it's roll in life.

  • @flightman7594
    @flightman7594 9 місяців тому +12

    Man the red sport has been taking some Ls recently.

  • @Consrvative
    @Consrvative 9 місяців тому

    Y'all seem really entertained in the cockpit 😂😂

  • @halow4
    @halow4 9 місяців тому +7

    Is500 vs CT4v blackwing vs Charger 392. That would be a great matchup. Then pit the Q60 redsport vs the Stinger GT vs the non blackwing CT5v.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 9 місяців тому

      The charger would destroy the IS

    • @moonman_8935
      @moonman_8935 9 місяців тому +9

      @@naveenthemachine You sound like a keyboard racer. Stock for stock a 392 Scat Pack from a dig will lose to a IS500 by 4 cars. However, from a roll 45-145 it is actually dead even.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 9 місяців тому

      @@moonman_8935 but the charger has a far more responsive transmission than the Lexus

    • @moonman_8935
      @moonman_8935 9 місяців тому

      @@naveenthemachine Once again you sound like a keyboard racer.. I've raced many 392 Scat Packs in my IS500 running Michelin Pilot Sport 4s Tires. I am telling you from actual experience. Go back to playing Need for Speed or Gran Turismo lol

    • @wilsonguerrero1710
      @wilsonguerrero1710 9 місяців тому +2

      @@naveenthemachinethat’s why we throw it in manual :))

  • @AcuraChannel
    @AcuraChannel 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice race comparison....

  • @misbahagha1573
    @misbahagha1573 9 місяців тому

    Sam: verbally announce the start of the 50 KM race. We can only see and hear the gas pedal to the metal 👍🏼

  • @avis1978
    @avis1978 9 місяців тому +5

    Never saw you talk so much about value before. In that case the G70 that cost 60k gives you more value then any luxury brand. And if you like for 56k you can get the car that took both on your channel the stinger GT with more value then any sportback out there. One other thing it's not 70k out of the dealership. you forgot the 13% Tax.

    • @restlessyouthproductions
      @restlessyouthproductions 9 місяців тому +2

      Calm down

    • @avis1978
      @avis1978 9 місяців тому

      @@restlessyouthproductions why?

    • @habibmalik938
      @habibmalik938 9 місяців тому +1

      Bro still Against the Genesis G70 q60 wins and aftermarket parts ? Against the smalllll turbos of those 3.3l q50 is wayyy better deal overall luxury

    • @avis1978
      @avis1978 9 місяців тому

      @@habibmalik938 if you put aside the aftermarket tuning part that doesn't talk to 80% of those sedans buyers both 🇰🇷 gives you more for your $$ for less. And you can easily tune them with a simple ecu\tcu and make them an 11s cars. Who needs more then that as they daily driver?

    • @habibmalik938
      @habibmalik938 9 місяців тому

      @@avis1978 why put aside then do it overall everything even for driving assistance features Infiniti RS has more better Cup seats with NASA inspired zero gravity with more Power ofcourse the lore power the better I can go up against McLaren 670s Aventador Porsche 911 GT3 RS and keep up even on track overall Infiniti is way superior that’s why the price tag is higher

  • @TheBreakfastLover
    @TheBreakfastLover 9 місяців тому +15

    It's a shame the Infiniti Q50 (and now the Genesis G70) are being discontinued at the end of their model cycle without a new generation. RIP 🙏

    • @blahblahboii
      @blahblahboii 9 місяців тому +2

      All IS have already been discontinued for the australian market, and we never got the IS500 :(

    • @tepelkua
      @tepelkua 9 місяців тому

      How come? why do you say that ..?

    • @roboticvenom1935
      @roboticvenom1935 9 місяців тому +5

      Where do you see the G70 is being discontinued?

    • @TheBreakfastLover
      @TheBreakfastLover 9 місяців тому +6

      ​@@roboticvenom1935it's in the news today, the G70 is officially discontinued after only one generation.

    • @avis1978
      @avis1978 9 місяців тому +3

      It's all "our" fault. Shallow car buyers prefer to spend 20-30k more on a 🇩🇪 badge just to show off. That's why get them before they are gone, and you will have to pay 90k 🇨🇦 for a m340i or a 4cyl C43.

  • @lion3014
    @lion3014 9 місяців тому +2

    Where i live the 500 is perfect the downside for me n its with all new lexus after the second gen gs n first gen Is is the aftermarket support, u can make the q50 into a 1000hp monster with tons of mods easy to find, lexus on the other hand only one company makes a force induction kit for them n thats rr racing a part from that you would have to go the custom route (custom turbo kit or 2jz swap) to make crazy power n that sucks because their engines are more than capable of making power reliably

  • @cavaseno
    @cavaseno 9 місяців тому +4

    I can tell you first hand that the IS is terrible in snow, and the Q50 is a beast in snow.

  • @DiaperSNiFFER
    @DiaperSNiFFER 9 місяців тому +4

    They should have gotten the Rear wheel 🛞 drive q50 to make it more fair 💪

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +2

      It would be closer from a roll but it would also get absolutely obliterated from a dig

    • @dacuse2009
      @dacuse2009 9 місяців тому +2

      Yes, RWD Q50 RS would get destroyed from the dig against IS500. Q has an open differential…I sold mine, horrible off the line.

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 9 місяців тому

      @@dacuse2009 yeees! Why do they still have an open diff!??? 🤦‍♂️ the RWD IS-350 now has LSD why doesn’t the q50?

    • @dorron2595
      @dorron2595 9 місяців тому

      Fair the nissan has twin turbo,the Lexus is natural..Toyota over rubbish nissan

  • @alejandram2391
    @alejandram2391 9 місяців тому +2

    Nice race looking forward to see the Kia stinger vs a bmw m340 I’m so indecisive between those nice family cars.

    • @bp988
      @bp988 9 місяців тому +1

      BMW

    • @floggyWM1
      @floggyWM1 9 місяців тому +2

      not even a fair race, m340 destroys stinger by a huge margin

    • @alejandram2391
      @alejandram2391 9 місяців тому

      @@floggyWM1 I just wanna see it man they both good cars for value almost the same

    • @TheBreakfastLover
      @TheBreakfastLover 9 місяців тому

      the Stinger was discontinued

  • @chiefhere1968
    @chiefhere1968 9 місяців тому

    I would love to see some is350 awd action 🙏

  • @gerryvarcarolis
    @gerryvarcarolis 9 місяців тому

    Although I have been a big fan and owner of several Nissan/Infiniti with turbo’s for boost and easy hp upgrades, let the record show that the Lexus will certainly be more reliable and hold better value in the long term. Forget AWD and put some good performance snow tires on it in the winter and you will not be disappointed.

  • @mez6256
    @mez6256 9 місяців тому +1

    11:02 there is a company in Australia working on supercharger kit for 6k
    they aiming for 600whp

    • @SamCarLegion
      @SamCarLegion  9 місяців тому

      Damnn that’s pricey and definitely will need more parts to have the engine ready.

  • @originallonewolf6643
    @originallonewolf6643 9 місяців тому

    What kinda tires on the lexus from videos I've seen they hook right away

  • @benny1772
    @benny1772 9 місяців тому

    Would like to see the IS500 vs a CT4V BW (auto)

  • @jrp8430
    @jrp8430 9 місяців тому +7

    Rather be in a fancy Toyota than in a fancy Nissan 😂

  • @jagger2001
    @jagger2001 8 місяців тому

    I'd love to see the difference in trap speeds between the two cars

  • @KP-xi4bj
    @KP-xi4bj 9 місяців тому

    To be continued! Need a tie-breaker! Round 3, fight! LOL

  • @nobonesar
    @nobonesar 9 місяців тому +2

    See! I said I beat a q60s red sport in my IS 500, and all the Infiniti fanboys were saying how the other driver was terrible lolololol. This is proof!

    • @nobonesar
      @nobonesar 9 місяців тому

      @@musoui Best sleeper car ever. People think it's a regular 350 until they get gapped. When you do get complimented by people, you know they're true car enthusiasts who appreciate the V8

  • @tvdang7
    @tvdang7 9 місяців тому

    can we add the TLX type s in

  • @oc174
    @oc174 14 днів тому

    My 2 faves 🔥🔥🔥

  • @djardy07
    @djardy07 9 місяців тому +3

    Can’t forget reliability of the Lexus vs the infinity

    • @dennyo661
      @dennyo661 9 місяців тому +1

      Yes my Q50RS had lots of electronic problems. The 7AT is junk. Have an M340I AWD, now would smoke both the Lexus and Infiniti, not just in drag race but handling, braking, and gas milage. The ZF 8speed is very responsive. The B58 engine is also in the Supra, supposed to be very reliable.

    • @djardy07
      @djardy07 9 місяців тому +1

      @@dennyo661 I have a ‘09 ISF and haven’t gotten beaten by any of those. I’m also FBO tuned 500hp. I’ve heard that about the b58 as well, and that engine makes insane power with just basic mods. Jealous of course, but it’s a boosted engine. The F engine boosted runs 700+ whp with the stage 4 supercharger kit from RR Racing

  • @Starkiller12481
    @Starkiller12481 9 місяців тому +2

    Why are both these cars 100lbs heavier than rated? The IS 500 p/w ratio is significantly more competitive it should win every race

    • @DiaperSNiFFER
      @DiaperSNiFFER 9 місяців тому

      Because the q50 is all wheel drive. Canadian q50’s are all- AWD and American 🇺🇸 q50’s are rear wheel drive

  • @et5389
    @et5389 8 місяців тому +1

    I feel like both cars have good power and good potential but the q50 shifts could've been better. Obviously I'm no expert but maybe you swapping cars could've made a difference.

  • @dudebud72
    @dudebud72 3 місяці тому +1

    The end analysis is spot on. Looked at the IS500 and it was horrible in the north country. The Infiniti is dated, we all know it, but it is tried and true. If I wasn’t worried about traction, Lexus. If you are going to piss pound a car, the Infiniti, redline stock, will take it day in and out.

  • @omidnamin9004
    @omidnamin9004 9 місяців тому +1

    2 cars that pretty much haven't changed in a decade.

  • @brandonhughes401
    @brandonhughes401 9 місяців тому +4

    The only thing I dislike about my IS500 is that in automatic mode it shifts way too early, it'll never hit red line. In manual mode it is way better like we already know.

    • @rook3364
      @rook3364 9 місяців тому +3

      It’s a nice car tbh just not a true F sport like the ISF

    • @floggyWM1
      @floggyWM1 9 місяців тому +4

      @@rook3364 that nice, but you are saying the same thing ppl been saying 2 years ago before is500 came out. We know it not a true F car like GSF, RCF, and ISF, thus the name "IS500"

    • @nobonesar
      @nobonesar 9 місяців тому +1

      Yea, it's ass in normal mode. 30 mph at 6th gear already. Sport+ manual mode pulls away like a mofo

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +3

      You need to learn your ways with the IS500. If you're familiar with it and its transmission, you will haul ass.

    • @rook3364
      @rook3364 9 місяців тому

      @@yousefal-assaf2985 gotcha I own a is350 I was wondering what gear should I be for top end rn I got D3 performance tune I can go up to 160 mph with the tune but stock only 131

  • @jlpo123poteywithme
    @jlpo123poteywithme 9 місяців тому +9

    Love the INFINITI content!

  • @latino914
    @latino914 9 місяців тому +6

    VR30 will complete this mission ✅

    • @roboticvenom1935
      @roboticvenom1935 9 місяців тому +5

      Failed comment.

    • @wilsonguerrero1710
      @wilsonguerrero1710 9 місяців тому +1

      Matter of fact did not complete this mission😂😂

    • @johnnytorreto8197
      @johnnytorreto8197 9 місяців тому +1

      Got its cheeks clapped. That should just be infiniti's slogan.

  • @Lexrcf
    @Lexrcf 9 місяців тому +8

    Lexus was impressive 👌🏼

  • @kcya8892
    @kcya8892 9 місяців тому +2

    I didn't hear of you said anything about traction control, but I find that my IS500 does excellent launching with it on. Also reliability wise I think lexus is the clear winner. My GS350 has 140k+ miles and the most closely repair I did was the brakes and tires(worn). The only real issues I had was the water pump and the alternator.... Which was cheaper than the brakes and tires.

    • @miguelhernandez2102
      @miguelhernandez2102 9 місяців тому +1

      i got a g37x 2013 140k miles never changed my alternator or water pump jus pulley tensioner and some coolant hoses. recently changed my rotors they lasted forever😅 nd i be drive my baby hard af on the daily. normal maintenance 30k flush on differential n trans on all my infinities. also have a 2014 hybrid q50 with 162k miles never done anything to it but brakes. jus bought a 2019 redsport q50 w 16k miles cause i trust em that much😍 next is a m8 comp dont get me wrong lexus is king in reliability but infiniti got it like that too.

    • @RJtheREBEL21
      @RJtheREBEL21 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@miguelhernandez2102 Only the VQs have it like that. The VR30s are no where near as reliable as that na v6.

  • @redsporting8183
    @redsporting8183 9 місяців тому +3

    Again the Q was definitely heat soaked by that last pass. The Q flattens out at the top end but if it’s not heat soaked it would have been a better race

    • @thisGuy481
      @thisGuy481 9 місяців тому +1

      I have a q50rs and it gets heat soaked easily, you can feel it even driving around town after a while

    • @ARentz07
      @ARentz07 9 місяців тому

      Can you explain why it lost the roll races, then?
      Even the IS 500 would get heat soaked. It does not have an oil cooler.

    • @thisGuy481
      @thisGuy481 9 місяців тому

      @@ARentz07 No replacement for displacement

    • @philhenderson3516
      @philhenderson3516 8 місяців тому +1

      @@ARentz07 It does but the effect wouldn't happen as quickly as with a turbo engine, nor to the same magnitude. It really doesn't need the oil cooler unless you plan to take it to the track.

  • @lowemichael03
    @lowemichael03 4 місяці тому

    I'm here because there's 2 cars that I have never seen. When a drag race on a legitimate non tune car channel one is Alexis, the other is Ashton. Martin, so I'm hoping this is the first time that I see Alexis win. A non tomb drag race.

  • @islanddon865
    @islanddon865 9 місяців тому +2

    The Lexus will ALWAYS win over any Nissan/Genesis every time when it comes for you to trade it in.

  • @966XXXXXXXXX
    @966XXXXXXXXX 9 місяців тому

    q50 not shafti Manual why ?

  • @user-bo4jp4lk6l
    @user-bo4jp4lk6l Місяць тому

    And Cadillac is a fancy GMC, and Acura is a fancy Honda. And Bentley is a fancy BMW, and Bugatti is a fancy VW…. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @justanotherq50rs86
    @justanotherq50rs86 8 місяців тому

    I'm not sure on the elevation your at or anything like that, but I've got a 12.8 in 1/4 in my stock q50rs. I'm almost positive both cars can run better times. I have the video on my channel to prove it i raced a mustang. I'm also not saying my q50 is faster than a is500 all im saying is both cars are faster than what was posted well at least the q50 is.

  • @moonman_8935
    @moonman_8935 9 місяців тому +25

    As a IS500 owner the q50 will win from a dig but lose from a roll.

    • @SamCarLegion
      @SamCarLegion  9 місяців тому +4

      Mmmmm

    • @Conekillah
      @Conekillah 9 місяців тому +6

      Then you tuned the infinti and win in both races.

    • @kobedabest
      @kobedabest 9 місяців тому +15

      Even if the IS500 is slower, I would take one over the Q Red sport any day. The IS500 is going to age well.

    • @joshuapounds7646
      @joshuapounds7646 9 місяців тому +4

      ⁠@@Conekillahtuned Infiniti cars
      don’t last 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have more than 10 friends who have it and complaining others do last though

    • @benni3702
      @benni3702 9 місяців тому +4

      Lexus is a driver's car. I've learned from owning my GSF that you can't just jump into it and expect it to deliver without studying and diving it consistently. Me winning races now verses when I first acquired it, the results are literally a 360

  • @shouv
    @shouv 4 місяці тому

    how does the IS500 beat Q50rs and LC500 get thrashed by Q60RS in the other video ...

  • @nickgalaini4152
    @nickgalaini4152 9 місяців тому

    I’d love to see a ‘23 330i vs a ‘23 A4 45.

    • @user-yk5eg8qf5k
      @user-yk5eg8qf5k 9 місяців тому

      Bruh what the A45 23 gaps the M340i…. A better race would be the c300 or the a220

    • @nickgalaini4152
      @nickgalaini4152 9 місяців тому

      @@user-yk5eg8qf5k you’re mistaken in more ways than one.. I meant the Audi A4 45. (There’s the A4 40 and the A4 45 with different specs) and also, I recall seeing both the M240 and M340 smoking the CLA 45 Amg that I believe you’re referring to

  • @AlexIsUber
    @AlexIsUber 9 місяців тому +1

    2 brands that take 20 years to update their cars

  • @mike-sc2nk
    @mike-sc2nk 9 місяців тому

    Excellent races man! Bring back a phearable stage 3 tuned accord 2.0 now that you are showing draggy times!

  • @mikey.4is
    @mikey.4is 9 місяців тому

    the is500 has gearing setup for rolls, with a 3.1 final drive, with a 4.08 gearing the car gets around 3 sec 0-60.
    Also the 8 speed is not “sluggish” at all lmfao, its actually one of the fastest non dct transmissions in the world, look it up.

    • @TheOlds350rocket
      @TheOlds350rocket 9 місяців тому

      It is sluggish compared to actual f 8 speeds

  • @davemezz4067
    @davemezz4067 9 місяців тому

    need more M340i xDrive non tuned in some races...

  • @kawhiiee
    @kawhiiee 9 місяців тому

    It’s already close to 500hp without a super charger? Where are you getting your numbers? 🤔 plus is500 is a high rev car gets it 472hp at 7100 and max torque at 4800 of course it will start slow but it will catch up quickly.

  • @rpgvag
    @rpgvag 8 місяців тому

    Lol did the guy with the fancy Nissan just call the Lexus fancy Toyota? 😂

  • @Tanner_Teves
    @Tanner_Teves 9 місяців тому

    There's no replacement for displacement baby!

  • @user-ny3ro2xs5i
    @user-ny3ro2xs5i 3 місяці тому

    Why would Lexus neuter the sound on a IS500?
    The Infinity is a little better but there should be a performance sound option for this kind of money.

  • @lucienpetrus3851
    @lucienpetrus3851 9 місяців тому

    Now folks that's a Toyota watch and learn nuff said Cape Town South Africa 🌍♥️

  • @GetPressedSir
    @GetPressedSir 9 місяців тому +1

    I wanna see IS500 vs TLX TYPE S

    • @Boogieman_1989Garbage
      @Boogieman_1989Garbage Місяць тому

      It will lose 😅😅😅😂,that V8 is pushing 500hp but on paper it says 472hp #the TLX has a tiny 4 cylinder turbo engine with 265hp 😅😅😅😅#Not enough my man and has no chance at all

  • @Don_Dara
    @Don_Dara 4 місяці тому

    He jump on all race and the q50 wasnt ready

  • @markbalki
    @markbalki 4 місяці тому +1

    Swap off the heavy wheels on the infiniti. Will shave 40 lbs off rotational mass, throw on pilot sports and that care will feel and drive completely different.

  • @the-ironclad
    @the-ironclad 3 місяці тому

    I wouldn’t buy a Lexus to race. I’d buy it for daily driving and comfort with a bit of sportiness and kick to make the experience fun. This IS500 checks every box. There will always be a car faster than you. Get something you enjoy and you’re happy with.

  • @rivneo1
    @rivneo1 9 місяців тому +1

    For the love of God Jimm, look at the revs before upshifting :(. But upshifting too son the stock 50 will make it fall on its face.

    • @jimwallace4164
      @jimwallace4164 9 місяців тому

      In automatic or manual shift?! I'm pretty sure I hit the shifts correctly 2nd roll?

  • @NomadNyne
    @NomadNyne 9 місяців тому

    Whaaaaaaaat?!?!? The lighter car with more HP won???? Who would have thought that…said absolutely NO ONE. 🙄

  • @brimsum
    @brimsum 9 місяців тому

    I'm happy that Lexus gave us the V8 but it's on such an old platform and they clearly didn't give it proper 'F' treatment.

  • @kcya8892
    @kcya8892 9 місяців тому

    Forgot to say with 8 gears lexus could have made the first few gears a little more performance "friendly", way to conservative.

  • @skid126
    @skid126 9 місяців тому

    Gotta see a m56 vs a is500

  • @RR-nl2ep
    @RR-nl2ep 9 місяців тому +1

    Yeah ok, I don't think so. These cars must not be the Q50 RS then losing like that. Besides, you can't keep looking over or back while you are driving fast like that.

  • @nsx04
    @nsx04 9 місяців тому

    the lexus doesn't have a sluggish transmission....it shifts at 100milliseconds...one of the fastest torque convertor automatic

  • @onlygoodsun
    @onlygoodsun 9 місяців тому

    Q 50 should of been using stick mode. Lex was using paddles

  • @scgamerd
    @scgamerd 9 місяців тому +1

    Obviously lots of Lexus fanboys here, who don’t care about money for performance ratio. The fact that a 3L v6 designed in 2013 performs on par the newly redesigned 5L v8 is astounding. Factor In that you can get a used q50 for under 25K it’s a no brainer

    • @ccarazay
      @ccarazay 9 місяців тому

      Just saying it’s not all about performance:money, there are other factors as well.. like reliability lol

    • @scgamerd
      @scgamerd 9 місяців тому

      @@ccarazay i mean it is in this video. Reliability was not tested

  • @zaim8506
    @zaim8506 9 місяців тому +2

    Love them both but a JB4 Q50 and just JB4 would have that IS500 in the dust

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому +1

      An FBO IS500 will do the job

    • @brandonhughes401
      @brandonhughes401 9 місяців тому

      ​@@yousefal-assaf2985love how they always say "ok but add a tune and downpipes and then it'll be different" 🤣🤣🤣 why not tune/mod both why just one

    • @yousefal-assaf2985
      @yousefal-assaf2985 9 місяців тому

      @brandonhughes401
      Right brother! 😂
      As if it's not enough that their car is juiced (turbocharged) and the IS500 is NA, which already kind of makes the comparison unfair. Imagine needing a tune on top!
      Funny people!

    • @tufferyz_8723
      @tufferyz_8723 9 місяців тому

      @@yousefal-assaf2985now put fbo tune q50 vs fbo tune is500 itd make you sell that Lexus 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Boogieman_1989Garbage
    @Boogieman_1989Garbage 22 години тому

    This car actually has 500 horsepower but on paper they lied about the numbers due to car sales because customers don’t want anything that fast 😅😅😅😅 and this car will last longer than any BMW,Infiniti etc # If you don’t agree with me then you know nothing about cars period