OLD Corvette & BMW vs NEW Hyundai: One Car CRUSHES The Rest In a Drag Race! 

I forgot that BMW once made attractive cars.

Man the c4 vette is so overlooked. Totally awesome.

A handling comparison would have been extremely interesting on these.

That’s a good looking BMW and it seems super nice to drive, but can we appreciate how consistently great that C4 is?! It’s amazing they’re still such a good deal.

Back when BMW made amazing looking cars.

In the early 1990s we did a 383 conversion (back then it meant a 400 crank & .030 overbore) on an '88 'vette with a mild cam and pump gas compression ratio, put a good exhaust on, and added a Gear Vendors overdrive unit. Ran mid-12s at sea level, got nearly 35 MPG at 65 MPH, and topped out at over 185 MPH. Old school tech, but really turned it into a sleeper that gave the exotics a run for their money at the time.

I love the L98, it's one of my favorite engines. Not a ton of horsepower, but that torque comes at like 2800 RPM, it's so great to drive on the street. Case is 100% correct, you drive torque, and torque wins street races.

The ‘88 C4 would run a 14.3 at 95 in the 1/4 at sea level. It’s losing 2 seconds due to the altitude. I own one and it’s a blast to drive and very quick for its age. I love those old M cars but I guarantee they’ve spent at least twice what Kase paid for the C4 in repairs on that M6 over the years.

This really shows the winning formula Chevrolet has had for so long with the Corvette: performance value for the money. If you can find an old Vette that hasn’t been flogged to death you just get so much for a reasonable price. But man, that 6 Series is such a classic! It just screams money & style, and the performance is good for an 80s car. I’ve always loved the E24s. You can see why BMWs became status symbols in the 80s.

I had an '84 633 csi. Loved that car! So good for highway cruising. It got 26 MPG at 75 MPH on trips. I think the best looking BMW ever made. Beauty and practicality. I'm excited to see more videos with the 6 series.

"Don't matter if u win by an inch or a mile winning is winning" 🤣 that was a good fun race to watch...go c4

My first M6 drive was in a grey market version, and it was such a joy to drive (but it was clearly not designed for American highway speeds...it definitely is geared for the top end).

The M6 lineage began in 1983 with the M635CSi model of the E24 6 Series range, which was powered by the M88/3 DOHC straight-six engine (which was a modified version of the engine used in the BMW M1 supercar). In most countries, the model was badged the M635CSi, however the equivalent model in North America and Japan was simply badged in "M6"

That's a beautiful M6. It's hard to believe how expensive they were back in the 80's but even a base 633 was in the $40s.

The difference is the Elantra won’t be running in 35 years to be able to do a comparison between old and new cars.

Those Elantra N's are pretty nice but you can get a pretty quick used BMW for way less than those. Of course...you will probably have BMW problems, too.

Easley the factory tuned port injection runs out of breath around 4800 rpm due to the narrow 17 inch long runners. Not much aftermarket support for intakes either. Call TPIS , they used to make a wider runner and get it extrude honed as well as the base manifold. For the plenum you can remove throttle body and there is a small walk you can grind out that GM put there as a silencer. Don't waste your money on cam swaps or cylinder heads until you do some changes to that intake

You guys(and Brendan) are my favorite TFL channel. This is the future of car reviews and car content. I like how you are not afraid to show your little mis-speaks and mistakes, makes it more personable than a fully polished and over edited "mainstream" review/comparison. Keep it up.

One of the best videos to date, editing and content! Keep up the great work on the classics channel guys!

The throttle-bodies on that BMW are just, wow. Beautiful.

I love those old 6 series cars. BMW I6s are great engines too.

Beautiful cars. The massive imbalance between HP and TQ on the 5.7l just illustrates how ridiculous the fuel-economy focused tuning on these early C4's was.

Great video guys 👍🏻👍🏻. I talk about this all the time how far cars have come in the past 30-40 years. I'm quite a bit older than you two probably closer to Roman's age so I lived the 80's, 70's & some of the 60's, I had a new 1987 mustang GT.

LOVE how the hood opens on the C4 Corvette, allowing you to access EVERYTHING.

These sport car videos are top notch. I love watching these. you guys do such an entertaining job. It helps that i love corvettes....

An L98 C4 is such a good car. Reliable, light, fun driving dynamics, loads of power at most normal around town speeds... TARGA top... EASY to mod, and cheap. It amazes me they continue to be so undervalued.

Now remember that in 1992 a base C4 made 300 HP. And there was a ZR-1. Those were going after 911 Turbos not BMWs.

Had to loop that 80's tune from the beginning. Great content! For those interested in the song: Mattie Maguire - Look Where That Got You

The vettes output almost matches the L31 for the trucks/vans/SUVs in the mid-late 90s

Should have used the more powerful european spec M635csi which was factory rated at 286 hp weighed 3307 lbs and used the M88 motor straight from the M1 with factory headers and stiffer shocks and lower springs.

I just can't get enough of these comparisons! Keep them coming! I love the Corvette but I'm a sucker for that 635 M!!

Fun stuff guys! 3 good comparison units. Keep it up.

That M6 is stunning.

Those spoilers on the BMW windshield wipers are there to keep the wipers on the windshield at speed. The wipers will start to lift off the windshield above the century mark.

This is actually very interesting. Crazy comparison. Thank you for this.

Lots of Videos out there showing the C4 is still relevant, and this is one of them. Sure, the interior is lousy, but the powertrains...you could drive them hard again and again and again, and it would take it. Modern cars like that Elantra, are a different story.

Please do more new cars vs old. Can we see a table of timings?

Love this episode. C4 is my favorite generation of Corvettes

Wow, this is a great video! Very nicely made! Im now a subscriber.

How about late adding 90s-mid 2000s JDM to these old car tests to mix it up? I'd love to see how my 05 RSX Type S stacks up (CO as well)

So much fun to watch guys. I am totally digging that Corvette and it was cool to see it compared to a new car. Great video guys. This drag race thing is a hit with me. Thanks

One thing I noticed about the c4, they're great cars, but shops are definitely scared of wrenching on them. Had a 96 a few months ago, no one wanted to touch the LT1 lol

You keep mentioning the 100 extra ft lbs of torque, but no one has mentioned the extra 2.2 liters of displacement. So considering the Bimmer's 400 lbs heavier with a much smaller engine, is a real testament to the European's ability to squeeze HP per liter.

There is a trick though with the modern small turbo engine, and that is that there won't be any tests about them 30 years from now 😂😂

You guys make some excellent content, a joy to watch on this very cold day.

Nice review and vid 👌🏽

You’re doing the most with the cars you’ve got. Cool budding channel!

Finally a channel racing real world classics. Keep it up, get more classics! Build this channel...I subscribed.

Awesome video !! I have 2 c4s but am not fond of early c4s, namely anything with an L98 or earlier engine and the pre 90 interior. the transmission in that is atrocious. I couldnt fathom owning a transmission called a Doug Nash rofl. Still that was good fun great job !

Really fun fellas! I’ll subscribe.

Next time try a 1990 Corvette ZR1..."about" the same horsepower as the new Hyundai, and I heard that a lot of grandmothers liked the ZR1...you know, for it's smooth road comfort as they drive to church. I'm not sure, but I think the ZR1 was like a base car or something. Underpowered and all. I think the Hyundai would have a shot. Trust me! Try it.

Best looking wheels for that Gen corvette! Love the vids

Hahah, love the soundtrack, felt like I was watching Iron Eagle

Now you have to race a c 8 against the Elantra and see how that goes. Great video.

Love these kind of races

2 of my favorite kind of cars. 80s Corvettes and BMWs. Great video.

Love the 1/4 mile racing!!

Masive ROAR of vette is legendary 🙂

an na v8 vs an na i6, impressive that the m6 even held up considering the higher weight and smaller displacement motor

Love the C4. Used to have one, same color, but with a 32v engine. It was a beast. I miss it. The M6 is a classic too, but I am amazed at how slow these cars are. What is the music at 5:17?

I love that corvette, still looks so great

Ok I gotta ask, where did he get those sunglasses? I need those things haha

A 36xx lb GT vs a 32xx lb sportscar? These guys basically reproduced what a period comparison test would’ve found. Awesome channel and content as usual from the TFL crew!

The Corvette will Cruz at 135 mph at 3k rpm and feel like your doing 85mph . Ac on Bose stereo kick n , hold it to the floor 155 -165 mph on top end and stable.

The L98 Corvette specs for 1988 are 240hp @ 4300 rpm 340lb-ft @ 3200.

Have a black 94 lt1 6sp vette myself but really love the styling of the BMW. Also have been smoked on the highway by some 4 door Hyundai lol good video dudes

Very clean M6! The question is, does it smell like crayons? (Interior) or is that older 90 to early 2000’s Volkswagen that smell like that?

It would be interesting to take all three to, say, Laguna Seca and see how they stack up when cornering comes into play.

Very nice comparison. Hey guys use next time an '88 Fiero GT with 5 speed getrag. That'll be interesting.

Whoever picked the music during the races totally outdid themselves !!! Well done

all three are really nice, great video

Great video 📸

Very enjoyable video! As someone who owns a Corvette (C6), I was always puzzled by the lack of love for the C4, which I think has a sharp, clean-looking design and, as this video demonstrates, plenty of performance. What is amazing, however, is that if you look at the inflation-adjusted price, a new C8 has a lower list price than the C4 did. This says a lot about modern manufacturing efficiency. Oh, and I also have a BMW and as much as I like the M6, there is no way I would take that now-ancient grand tourer on a long tour. It might be worth four times what the C4 is but repair costs will be of a factor much higher.

Ummm aren’t those 4 cylinder alantra known for blowing up like clockwork at 20,000 miles?

The trap speed of that Hyundai would indicate it should run a sub 14 second quarter mile

Im loving all these old races

Love both of these beautiful classics.

My 2009 Cobalt SS turbo with a slipping clutch ran 14.01 at 106 I tore it down and realized it was only dripping off of maybe a quarter inch of the clutch due to a poor plywood

Y’all should try a retro turbo car against the Hyundai, like the srt-4 neon, base prices was 20k 215 hp lol but 13sec in the 1/4 mile I think

Luv that BMW M6. The Vette is in a different league and would be even better with the ZF 6 speed.

Fun video! Those Elantra N's are quick! I saw a video earlier today where someone was in a police chase in some Elantra N variant and it appeared to have about double the acceleration of the vehicle pursuing it. I was like "That's a Hyundai!! " Those turobcharged engines are sweet, I have a 1.4T in my 2013 Chevy Cruze, the cars about the same weight as the Buick Regal I had before (with the semi-legendary 3800 V6). The 1.4 makes much more low end torque (my Regal would definitely not pull up a hill at like 1400RPM...), overall acceleration is about the same, and the aerodynamic work done on the Cruze for MPG also drastically increases the top speed, those crates'll do over 140MPH. So (like in the Hyundai Elantra N) a 2.0T that's likely tuned for performance rather than MPG? Yeah that explains that!

I live in Colorado and have and Elantra N DCT. They are quick cars. They are pretty much sleepers as no one thinks they are as quick as they are.

To launch the corvette it's almost with the 2nd gear to make the wheels spinning less, thanks for your content

That C4 still looks so good!!!

One the most loved and beautiful bmw ever made ....anyone over 45 years old lust over these!!!!

C4 is a overlooked ride by many. It was cool to see these comparisons

Get a Grand National to test

That BMW engine looks gorgeous 😍

Was that ‘80’s Tom Cruise doing your intro?

At Toronto Motor Sport park, I'm pulling 16.9 sec in 205/55/16 snow tires in my base Civic LX Sedan (which can get 55mpg in slow cruise on the highway). If you want a quick car, just drive down to sea level.

I own an e24 and I absolutely love it! Yes it may be slow but it’s just in a league of its own. But I wonder how the e30 M3 would compare?

yep, definitely needed a small track test to test cornering. I love me some corvette, but not sure it would come out on top

happy new years guys. by the way i like this retro race comparations really. good job kids 💯

The Elantra N is a lot less attractive when you factor in the $10,000 dealer markup.

I actually love the showcasing of the c4. Wish you would have gotten a manual 89 or manual 96. It would have made for better testing Also... please test the steerimg on some capacity

I think the Viper hood is bigger than the Corvette hood..

My teenage daughter and me went past a 635 a few months ago, and she who never liked cars said it looked cool to me lol. I love the BMW, and I would not mind the Corvette either.

So you were able to fit in the Elantra N seats? Maybe I should give them another chance.

Exellent video.

“I almost had you”, “you almost had your car, it doesn’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning is winning”