When it comes to hot hatchbacks, one of the most well-known names in India is the Fiat Abarth Punto. The company launched this performance-oriented hatchback back in 2015, and it was one of the most powerful cars in its...

When it comes to hot hatchbacks, one of the most well-known names in India is the Fiat Abarth Punto. The company launched this performance-oriented hatchback back in 2015, and it was one of the most powerful cars in its segment. Recently, a tuned and modified iteration of this super-quick hatchback was raced against the new Hyundai Verna 1.5 turbo-petrol sedan. Now, the video of the drag races held between these performance cars has been shared online.

Fiat Abarth Punto vs Hyundai Verna 1.5 Turbo

The video of the drag races between these two cars was shared on YouTube by Yagya Sharma on their channel. It starts off with the presenter introducing both participating cars for the upcoming drag races. He states that from the exterior appearance, it can be noted that the Abarth Punto here is not a stock car; it has been modified. Meanwhile, the Verna, on the other hand, is a completely stock car. He adds that it is a brand new car, and the registration number of this sedan has not arrived yet.

Power Specifications

Following this brief introduction, the presenter starts with the description of the engine and power specifications of both cars. He begins with the specifications of the Abarth Punto, stating that this hatchback is a stage 1 tuned vehicle. It is currently pushing around 180 bhp of power and 280 Nm of torque. He adds that the car has been given a 95-octane compatible tune, a custom exhaust, and a K&N air filter. Next, he adds that the Verna, on the other hand, is bone stock and produces 160 bhp and 250 Nm of torque from its 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

After this, he asks the owners of both cars which car they think will win. Both of them answer that there could be a very equal drag race as both vehicles are very close in terms of specs. Following this, they commence the drag races and line them up against each other on the start line. Before the first race, both drivers and passengers decide that they will keep the traction control off and also turn off the air conditioning systems.

Drag Races

Next up, they start the first standstill drag race, and in this race, the Verna beats the Abarth Punto. However, the driver and passenger of the Punto mention that it suffered from wheel spin as the car could not put down the power from the front wheels. The driver adds that the launch was also delayed from his side. Following this, they start the second drag race, and this time around, the Abarth Punto driver gets a perfect launch, helping him beat the Verna in the race.

For the third round, the passenger of the Abarth Punto takes the driving seat. After keeping all the settings the same, they start the third round. Once again, the Abarth Punto loses because of a delayed launch. However, in the fourth round, the driver perfects the launch and leaves the Verna in the dust from the get-go. The Punto in this race reaches around 180 kmph. For the fifth round, the driver of the Verna takes the passenger seat, and the other person drives it. This time around as well, the Verna loses from the beginning.

Rolling Drag Race

Following the standstill drag races, both drivers decide to perform a rolling drag race for the sixth and seventh rounds. For this, they decide to start the race from the first gear at the speed of 20 kmph. In the sixth drag race with the rolling start, the Abarth Punto takes the cake and leaves the Verna behind. Finally, before the start of the seventh round, they state that the Verna is overheating and hence is not performing with its full potential. After this, in the seventh round as well, the Verna loses to the Abarth Punto.

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