@@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
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.
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
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💯‼️
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.
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.
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.
@@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
@@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!
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!
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.
@@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.
En realidad el Q50RS, el Lexus IS500 y el Acura TLX Type S por categoría sí pertenecen a la misma gama. Con la condición de que el Acura es el más lento de los 3. Pienso que en un futuro no muy lejos se viene un TLX Type R twin turbo de 400 Hp. (Type S actual tiene solo un turbo)
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.
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.
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.
@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.
@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.
@@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.
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.
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 ;)
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!
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.
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!
@@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!
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
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
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
@@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 🫣
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.
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.
When I test drove the Q50 Red Sport, the seats felt uncomfortable and the test drive felt very disappointing. I can't even get in to see a Lexus IS500 before it gets to the dealership.
@@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 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
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.
@@volunteertn1702 Modded Q50/60 be gapping those Lexus's, Nonetheless its also cheaper and toyota not only make their cars unreliable but mad overpriced but barely changing their engines and the is350 and 500 just smaller too
@@koranadams9992 yeah if you mod one and not the other then of course the modding car will be faster. Do the exact same modifications to both and the V8 runs the show.
@@volunteertn1702 Bro Lexus's are boats and Acura's look good but they are slow, TLX's and Lexus's might look nice but people just glaze them for looks if were keeping it real Toyota is becoming unreliable, and been using the same Lexus engines since 2006, and Honda doesn't even know what their doing. Lets just be real.
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.
@@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?
@@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
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.
LEXUS critique: Good engine but torque comes high in the rev range. Beautiful exterior design but at the cost rear seat leg and head room. Terrible head rests. No adjustment. Needs 3 inches more wheelbase. With RWD in Canada, drive from May to October.
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
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 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"
@@yousef.al-assaf 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
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
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.
@@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
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
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
@@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.
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.
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.
@dudebud72 the 5.0 2UR is also tried and true. It's been out since late 2006 and will take a better pounding. The Q has 3 things over the IS5. AWD, Price (new and especially used) and cheaper to tune for higher HP. The IS will be more reliable, refined, and hold value.
@@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
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
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.
I feel like my 2016 redsport would get ahead of this cause it’s rwd and for some reason the 2016 rwd red sports were 3675 instead on the new ones being a lot heavier
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 😊
I have a 2016 rwd redsport and my friend has a 2023 awd red sport and I gapped him bad after I caught traction and just pulled so hard on him the 2016 rwd rs is 3675 his car was 4K pounds for the 2023 model year so I feel like the first year of the rs on some 275/35 tires like I have on mine would beat the is500 i already use to beat rc500 when I was stock and I was slightly pull on scat packs from any roll
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.
Sadly the is500 is so limited with mods and tuning capabilities unlike a modded vr30 a slight tune and mods can really wake it up. Giving hellcats, m3 and m4 a run for its money. Tons of videos out there how how capable the vr30 is. I had a Q60 red sport 2016 model and I had one of the worst years due to heat soaking and other issues. I ended up getting a 3.7 liter version q50 and I have a 2021 m3 competition
No it’s not because its a V8 😂😂😂😂😂,if you supercharge that Lexus,it will destroy a tuned q50 red sport and if anything that Infiniti is limited because of the turbo and if you put a certain amount horsepower in that car it will explode,first of all the engine is plastic and it will warp up anyway 😂😅
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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!
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.
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.
The transmission in that Q50 is just mush. Just shifts to slow and never is in the right gear. Crazy that they haven’t updated some of the components of that car in over a decade.
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
“Beat the fancy Toyota “ said the guy with the fancy Nissan 😂
I was gonna say the same thing!
You don't know me very well, as I refer to my Q60 as a spicy Altima. So, my comment was relevant!
These aren’t even real Japanese cars. We don’t drive these we just sell them to Americans lmao
@@AwkwardAsian so what are real Japanese cars?
@@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
IS500 doesn't need to win races. That V8 is a win. Get it while it's still around!
never liked look of Lexus's. prefer genesis, Infiniti Bentley type looking vehicles, thats just me tho lol
@@jayjohnson-t2y Me as well!
Its the ugliest design on a car BY FAR in its class! At the back is worse....
Lmao coppium is hard pill to swallow. Hold that L
@@jayjohnson-t2y Basically fancy muscular vehicles lol
@@i.d.6492 calm down 💀
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.
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
@@Moonlight-uv7jothat’s actually pretty good 👌
Agreed. I've seen videos of stock RS doing 12.7-12.9 Quarter mile times
@@latino914 RWD? Or All wheel drive?
@@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.
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💯‼️
Nissan in just better than toyota especially with reliabiltity and fair price with newer models, crazy Toyota has more cvt's than Nissan now!
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.
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.
Pssst oye...leme tell you a little secret...you ready...supercharge that bad bwoi
@@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.
@@fahmidnd2I agree. The IS is regular traffic. The LC on the other hand…
@@adventsociety5382 LC is one of the best looking GT cars out right now.
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.
‘Q50 are reliable cars aswell
@@Blasian_guy NA v8 is much more reliable than any turbod car.
@@jake2772 I never heard any problems for a q I seen them last well over 150k miles
@@Blasian_guy they def changed the turbos
@@Blasian_guyand Toyota/Lexus V8s last much more longer than that 😅😅😅😅😅# 30 plus years
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.
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.
@@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
@@kgisabeast lexus door cards received from camry v30
@@UNIQUEMEN100 That is not true.
@@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!
Awesome, Japaneses need to upgrade their transmissions. The new 9 speed of the Nissan Z is so nice.
That’s cause its a mercedes transmission 😉
@@Justaeuropeanman 7 speeds your mean haha
@@Justaeuropeanman7 speed Jatco from 2008… it’s the similar TCU software too… 🤦♀️
@@maximerebelo6601 no he’s right its 9 , the Q’s have 7 spds
@@DiaperSNiFFER the 9spd in the Z came from mercedes
2 cars with the same weight but 1 got 70+ more HP why would anyone NOT expect the results?!?!?!
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!
L comment
It depends on the wheel hp and torque under the curve and well and transmission and the wheels driven.
Watch the previous video. The Q Has more HP than the stinger and lost. Numbers don’t always mean everything
@@yousef.al-assaf q50 red sport has 4144 lbs (1880kg) , awd drive does not give a strong advantage without launch control
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.
all that to blow your engine and turbos, the 3.0T is a garbage setup sorry
how is it a garbage setup?@@TheHeroicPointer
@@TheHeroicPointer how so? Will a simple JB4 tune really do any damage ?
@@rozikhan2744 JB4 tunes are trash go for a racebox or sonictune or AMS tune
Still impressive both cars
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!
I wish you also added the TLX Type S and do an Acura vs Infiniti vs Lexus Japan luxury brands battle.
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.
@@waterbreather9448 can confirm, Type S is not even in the same bracket as a Q50RS
@@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.
En realidad el Q50RS, el Lexus IS500 y el Acura TLX Type S por categoría sí pertenecen a la misma gama.
Con la condición de que el Acura es el más lento de los 3. Pienso que en un futuro no muy lejos se viene un TLX Type R twin turbo de 400 Hp. (Type S actual tiene solo un turbo)
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.
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.
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
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.
@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.
@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.
@@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.
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.
Definitely wouldn't trade my B58 either
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 ;)
I'm gapping Mach 1s from a light in my tock Q60. Shit definitely pulls from a dig
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!
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.
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.
RS driver said a little faster on the roll. Lol... Man is walking the hell away and off like Buzz Lightyear.
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!
@@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!
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
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
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
Thanks for sharing
❤I love both cars but having a Z and a Q both had engine problems.
@@shotz_ina7893 like what?
@@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 🫣
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.
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.
Sam, thank you for doing the Lord's work.
Bless you for the support:)
@@SamCarLegion 🙏
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.
Most "car enthusiasts" here are a bunch of imbeciles. Don't expect much
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
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
@@S5MIKEY why do you keep commenting this that is not how that works at all 😂 that's a total lie
When I test drove the Q50 Red Sport, the seats felt uncomfortable and the test drive felt very disappointing. I can't even get in to see a Lexus IS500 before it gets to the dealership.
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.
The charger would destroy the IS
@@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.
@@moonman_8935 but the charger has a far more responsive transmission than the Lexus
@@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
@@naveenthemachinethat’s why we throw it in manual :))
Q50RS over the IS any day. For the price, RS has way better performance!
I love my 2021 Infiniti Q50. Very fun to drive!
the fun is between 5000 - 7500 rpm in the Lexus.
شكرا لك ياسام على عذه التجارب الرائعة وأنا في انتظار تجربة الاستينجر تريبيوت مع اللكزس 500
ان شاء الله supercharge قريبا
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.
Man the red sport has been taking some Ls recently.
Love the INFINITI content!
Both look nice. If you modded both cars the Q50 would kill it.
Not necessarily, just depends on what you do to both of them, v8 engines can handle a lot more top end boost.
@@volunteertn1702 Modded Q50/60 be gapping those Lexus's, Nonetheless its also cheaper and toyota not only make their cars unreliable but mad overpriced but barely changing their engines and the is350 and 500 just smaller too
@@koranadams9992 yeah if you mod one and not the other then of course the modding car will be faster. Do the exact same modifications to both and the V8 runs the show.
@@volunteertn1702 Bro Lexus's are boats and Acura's look good but they are slow, TLX's and Lexus's might look nice but people just glaze them for looks if were keeping it real Toyota is becoming unreliable, and been using the same Lexus engines since 2006, and Honda doesn't even know what their doing. Lets just be real.
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.
Calm down
@@restlessyouthproductions why?
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
@@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?
@@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
I can tell you first hand that the IS is terrible in snow, and the Q50 is a beast in snow.
No shit Sherlock
I put winters on and it was "fine" but yeah I definitely have to pick my battles with a front heavy RWD car..... go figure
Lexus was impressive 👌🏼
I wonder if they are both running the same gas?
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 🙏
All IS have already been discontinued for the australian market, and we never got the IS500 :(
How come? why do you say that ..?
Where do you see the G70 is being discontinued?
@@roboticvenom1935it's in the news today, the G70 is officially discontinued after only one generation.
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.
LEXUS critique: Good engine but torque comes high in the rev range. Beautiful exterior design but at the cost rear seat leg and head room. Terrible head rests. No adjustment. Needs 3 inches more wheelbase. With RWD in Canada, drive from May to October.
Hi mate, wondering where are you located, could a moded car for your drag race💪
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
VR30 will complete this mission ✅
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Matter of fact did not complete this mission😂😂
Got its cheeks clapped. That should just be infiniti's slogan.
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.
It’s a nice car tbh just not a true F sport like the ISF
@@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"
Yea, it's ass in normal mode. 30 mph at 6th gear already. Sport+ manual mode pulls away like a mofo
You need to learn your ways with the IS500. If you're familiar with it and its transmission, you will haul ass.
@@yousef.al-assaf 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
As a IS500 owner the q50 will win from a dig but lose from a roll.
Mmmmm
Then you tuned the infinti and win in both races.
Even if the IS500 is slower, I would take one over the Q Red sport any day. The IS500 is going to age well.
@@Conekiller29tuned Infiniti cars
don’t last 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have more than 10 friends who have it and complaining others do last though
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
Can’t forget reliability of the Lexus vs the infinity
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.
@@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
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
11:02 there is a company in Australia working on supercharger kit for 6k
they aiming for 600whp
Damnn that’s pricey and definitely will need more parts to have the engine ready.
Was the Q50 low mileage? Sounded like the engine isn’t broken in, sluggish after shifts.
The Lexus will ALWAYS win over any Nissan/Genesis every time when it comes for you to trade it in.
Rather be in a fancy Toyota than in a fancy Nissan 😂
What kinda tires on the lexus from videos I've seen they hook right away
Bridgestone Potenza S100L
Hey sam can you do a review Lexus is 350 vs is 500 awd vs rwd that would be interesting
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
I have a q50rs and it gets heat soaked easily, you can feel it even driving around town after a while
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.
@@ARentz07 No replacement for displacement
@@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.
In practical terms, in Canada, the urban roads are so poor, you want softer suspension and higher profile tires, so Infiniti QX50.
They should have gotten the Rear wheel 🛞 drive q50 to make it more fair 💪
It would be closer from a roll but it would also get absolutely obliterated from a dig
Yes, RWD Q50 RS would get destroyed from the dig against IS500. Q has an open differential…I sold mine, horrible off the line.
@@dacuse2009 yeees! Why do they still have an open diff!??? 🤦♂️ the RWD IS-350 now has LSD why doesn’t the q50?
Fair the nissan has twin turbo,the Lexus is natural..Toyota over rubbish nissan
Why are both these cars 100lbs heavier than rated? The IS 500 p/w ratio is significantly more competitive it should win every race
Because the q50 is all wheel drive. Canadian q50’s are all- AWD and American 🇺🇸 q50’s are rear wheel drive
2 brands that take 20 years to update their cars
2 cars that pretty much haven't changed in a decade.
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.
can we add the TLX type s in
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.
@dudebud72 the 5.0 2UR is also tried and true. It's been out since late 2006 and will take a better pounding. The Q has 3 things over the IS5. AWD, Price (new and especially used) and cheaper to tune for higher HP. The IS will be more reliable, refined, and hold value.
Those Q”s are no joke
@@musouino they ain’t
@@musoui are you serious!?? No they aren’t. At all. An Acura TLX is slow.
No joke but lost to the V8 and it is a twin turbo V6 😅😅😂😂😂#Your a joke
@@Blasian_guyit lost to the V8 😅😅😅😂😂😂,are you blind dude lol
@@aandjelicthank you dude and the funny thing is Lexus is non turbo,so just imagine if was a turbo V8 😅😅😅😅😅😅
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!
@@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
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
Just saying it’s not all about performance:money, there are other factors as well.. like reliability lol
@@ccarazay i mean it is in this video. Reliability was not tested
This 5.0 has been out since 2006...
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.
Sam: verbally announce the start of the 50 KM race. We can only see and hear the gas pedal to the metal 👍🏼
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.
Nice race comparison....
I feel like my 2016 redsport would get ahead of this cause it’s rwd and for some reason the 2016 rwd red sports were 3675 instead on the new ones being a lot heavier
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 😊
I have a 2016 rwd redsport and my friend has a 2023 awd red sport and I gapped him bad after I caught traction and just pulled so hard on him the 2016 rwd rs is 3675 his car was 4K pounds for the 2023 model year so I feel like the first year of the rs on some 275/35 tires like I have on mine would beat the is500 i already use to beat rc500 when I was stock and I was slightly pull on scat packs from any roll
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.
It is sluggish compared to actual f 8 speeds
Nice race looking forward to see the Kia stinger vs a bmw m340 I’m so indecisive between those nice family cars.
BMW
not even a fair race, m340 destroys stinger by a huge margin
@@floggyWM1 I just wanna see it man they both good cars for value almost the same
the Stinger was discontinued
Infiniti 👍👍❤️🇬🇪
how does the IS500 beat Q50rs and LC500 get thrashed by Q60RS in the other video ...
Sadly the is500 is so limited with mods and tuning capabilities unlike a modded vr30 a slight tune and mods can really wake it up. Giving hellcats, m3 and m4 a run for its money. Tons of videos out there how how capable the vr30 is. I had a Q60 red sport 2016 model and I had one of the worst years due to heat soaking and other issues. I ended up getting a 3.7 liter version q50 and I have a 2021 m3 competition
No it’s not because its a V8 😂😂😂😂😂,if you supercharge that Lexus,it will destroy a tuned q50 red sport and if anything that Infiniti is limited because of the turbo and if you put a certain amount horsepower in that car it will explode,first of all the engine is plastic and it will warp up anyway 😂😅
V8 engine can take more horsepower than a V6 engine and that is common sense dude 😅😅😅😅,bigger engine,more strength and i can keep going man
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.
Nice Infiniti q50 👏👏👏
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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.
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.
@@miguelhernandez2102 Only the VQs have it like that. The VR30s are no where near as reliable as that na v6.
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.
Love them both but a JB4 Q50 and just JB4 would have that IS500 in the dust
An FBO IS500 will do the job
@@yousef.al-assaflove 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
@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!
@@yousef.al-assafnow put fbo tune q50 vs fbo tune is500 itd make you sell that Lexus 🤣🤣🤣
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.
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.
The transmission in that Q50 is just mush. Just shifts to slow and never is in the right gear. Crazy that they haven’t updated some of the components of that car in over a decade.
And it was trash a decade ago
q50 not shafti Manual why ?
Y'all seem really entertained in the cockpit 😂😂
Would like to see the IS500 vs a CT4V BW (auto)
🙌🏽Lexus all day Reliability on top
I wanna see IS500 vs TLX TYPE S
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
@@Boogieman_1989Garbagem340i vs is500 would be a good race
I would love to see some is350 awd action 🙏
As it should be and the IS500 is the least aggressive F car. Our top end is fantastic.
The Infiniti is a lemon, my friend bought one new and he had to get his engine replaced twice before 10k miles. No mods at all
I would pick any Toyota over a Nissan.
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.
In automatic or manual shift?! I'm pretty sure I hit the shifts correctly 2nd roll?
how is that an equal race the lexus has almost 500 hp and infiniti got 400
Dude is trippin going with the q60 😊
And Cadillac is a fancy GMC, and Acura is a fancy Honda. And Bentley is a fancy BMW, and Bugatti is a fancy VW…. 🤷🏻♂️
Forgot to say with 8 gears lexus could have made the first few gears a little more performance "friendly", way to conservative.
They are geared for top-end