Engine Placement EXPLAINED

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  • Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
  • Front engine, mid engine, rear engine- what’s the difference? Well today we’re gonna find out! Join Nolan and break down the difference between engine placements, and how manufacturers change the nature of a car by moving it’s engine!
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Комментарии • 6 тыс.

  • @Donut
    @Donut  4 года назад +5511

    The graphic at 3:44 should say "World War II", not WWI. Anyway, which engine placement is your favorite, and in which car?

  • @backmasking33
    @backmasking33 4 года назад +6995

    He makes learning fun , we need teachers like this man

    • @secko5108
      @secko5108 4 года назад +51

      I agree

    • @wiifii5.071
      @wiifii5.071 4 года назад +30

      i gad a couple cooler than this cat too

    • @monkeyg2420
      @monkeyg2420 4 года назад +52

      I watch this dude cuz my teacher ain't making sense

    • @mr.mustache3388
      @mr.mustache3388 4 года назад +6

      BackMasking33 100%

    • @Jay-wg3lw
      @Jay-wg3lw 4 года назад +8

      Ikr

  • @FrancisMarcosGaming
    @FrancisMarcosGaming 4 года назад +1114

    "It's a 911 Porsche, hot bit goes in the back."
    -Jeremy Clarkson

    • @implodingbaby
      @implodingbaby 4 года назад +29

      Say that while eating a pipe backwards

    • @AbrahamArthemius
      @AbrahamArthemius 4 года назад +38

      @@implodingbaby "That's not gone well" - Jeremy, soon after that

    • @boltmix7294
      @boltmix7294 4 года назад +1

      @@AbrahamArthemius no

    • @keeperofeurobeat8421
      @keeperofeurobeat8421 4 года назад +14

      "It's a Volkswagen Beetle with mustard up its bottom."

    • @karlkukk7080
      @karlkukk7080 4 года назад +16

      Riskyy I’m sorry to tell you that my Monday went really badly and I have no energy left to subscribe to your channel. If you’d send me some money. Let’s say a hundred euros. I’d be happier and had the energy to subscribe.

  • @MrOdrzut
    @MrOdrzut Год назад +314

    My preference is one engine for each wheel.

    • @T1Oracle
      @T1Oracle Год назад +8

      Ah yes! Rivian 😍

    • @Juan-pf3ob
      @Juan-pf3ob Год назад +11

      It would have stability issues as the weight will not be suspended. I like the idea of ​​one engine for the front axle and one engine for the rear axle.

    • @moe5427
      @moe5427 Год назад +9

      ​@@T1Oracle there's a big difference between a motor and an engine my man

    • @jordanplays-transitandgame1690
      @jordanplays-transitandgame1690 Год назад +2

      Rivian

    • @PiOfficial
      @PiOfficial Год назад +6

      @@moe5427 according to the actual definitions there’s no real difference. They both turn a form of energy (chemical and electric) into mechanical force or kinetic energy.

  • @bespinguard7854
    @bespinguard7854 3 года назад +376

    I like the fact he gave an answer at the start and then explained it instead of having us waiting the whole video for it

    • @AirLancer
      @AirLancer 2 года назад +13

      It's literally the basics of how to write an effective essay.

    • @bukanmatin5973
      @bukanmatin5973 Год назад +6

      I really really respect them for that, and it actually makes me want to watch the full video

  • @Unconwheels
    @Unconwheels 4 года назад +2647

    Can we just take a second to respect the amount of research and time it takes to make these videos. They have to find music that isnt copyright or they buy it, edit the videos with content that could block their channel due to RUclips's backwards algorithm, make sure the info is real by checking thousands of web pages and sketchy sources of information. Then they need to retake a scene everytime he makes a mistake. If he does of course.
    Then there is all the other shit:
    • writing a script
    • memorizing the script
    • Lighting
    • Sound
    • Editing
    • Filming
    • managing all the data on SD Cards
    • meeting for video idea
    • gathering images
    • researching
    • retakes
    • keeping consistent enthusiasm
    The list really really goes on and its impossible to guess how much work they really put in because you arent there when they plan every video. But the fact how they still stick to a schedule and upload all the time. It's fantastic.
    Drop these guys a subscription.

    • @VincentLincarenthusiast
      @VincentLincarenthusiast 4 года назад +68

      However there are several instances of inaccuracies, especially regarding images and the occasional information error. However, you are rather right. I enjoy their explanations a lot.

    • @CharlesLStokes-qp7pq
      @CharlesLStokes-qp7pq 4 года назад +16

      You're staying facts. As one who used to shoot and edit....I watch these videos and think about all the work that goes into each and every one of them

    • @intrepidmixedmedia7939
      @intrepidmixedmedia7939 4 года назад +10

      I know right? subbed after the first video I watched here.

    • @wegmisbruiker
      @wegmisbruiker 3 года назад +5

      Simp

    • @zachmarshall6059
      @zachmarshall6059 3 года назад +2

      Deep bro

  • @guillaumejoop6437
    @guillaumejoop6437 4 года назад +797

    Slight science garage flashbacks. That's actually how I discovered Donut

  • @chakowe
    @chakowe 3 года назад +1008

    Seeing people drift in the 40s is hilarious to me

    • @albineriksson2667
      @albineriksson2667 2 года назад +4

      Yes

    • @trxgedy7090
      @trxgedy7090 2 года назад +44

      UNDERSTEER MOPHOKA

    • @GreekPele
      @GreekPele 2 года назад +48

      They were sliding around those corners like me in Need for Speed. Lmao

    • @abunchofiguanaswithinterne2186
      @abunchofiguanaswithinterne2186 2 года назад +67

      It was then dangerous for 20 years after that until some Japanese dudes in the mountains said "Oversteer? More like Dorifto"

    • @craig__07
      @craig__07 2 года назад +3

      Unless it's a Netflix original which makes you smile when the main character masters that one turn he cannot do and celebrates

  • @SHDW-nf2ki
    @SHDW-nf2ki 3 года назад +354

    American cars be like
    "What do we want?"
    "MORE POWER!"
    "WHERE DO WE WANT IT?"
    "REAR WHEELS!!"

    • @tonk_guy839
      @tonk_guy839 2 года назад +1

      Fax bro

    • @a17waysJackinn
      @a17waysJackinn 2 года назад

      the travor.. travor is a-

    • @charless4.3
      @charless4.3 2 года назад +10

      "WHEN DO WE WANT IT?"
      "NOW!!!"

    • @justkev1044
      @justkev1044 Год назад +6

      “AMERICA”
      “FUCK YEAHHH!!!!”

    • @TheRagingPlatypus
      @TheRagingPlatypus Год назад +8

      This is in part to geography and roads. We have lots of flat terrain with wide open straight roads. Acceleration and speed is more important than handling. Most of Europe is hilly, twisty and tight. Handling is more important.

  • @zerixor8134
    @zerixor8134 4 года назад +707

    "Mid engine cars are expensive"
    Toyota mr2: You sure about that?

    • @GodotPozzo
      @GodotPozzo 4 года назад +68

      They were kinda pricey for what you got. A base model MR2 was more than a Mustang GT Hatchback or base model Camaro and a fully equipped one cost more than a Mustang GT convertible or Camaro IROC-Z. More money for a less powerful, less practical car. Still a great little car, though.

    • @joshuadougall7693
      @joshuadougall7693 4 года назад +5

      Was look in for this😂

    • @andrasjuhasz7011
      @andrasjuhasz7011 4 года назад +19

      @@GodotPozzo Mr2s are cheaper here in europe than american ponies, at least right now, I don't know their prices new or if they were sold at all(lot's of imports). Even those that were sold probably cost 2x-3x more than in the US. SW20 prices are going up mind-blowingly fast though.

    • @GodotPozzo
      @GodotPozzo 4 года назад +11

      @@andrasjuhasz7011 Yeah, American muscle cars have always been expensive in Europe due to various import rules, tariffs, etc. In the states the Pontiac Fiero suffered the same fate as the MR2. It was overpriced for an impractical under-powered car because the development costs for mid and rear engine cars are so much more. The Delorean cost more than a Corvette with a fraction of the power. Just no point making a mid/rear engine car unless you go full exotic with a high price tag.

    • @cmj115
      @cmj115 4 года назад +16

      What about the Pontiac Fiero 😎

  • @brennanwheeler7994
    @brennanwheeler7994 4 года назад +747

    “Volkswagens” shows image of a new bug which has the engine in the front

    • @lazartsaprev2580
      @lazartsaprev2580 4 года назад +46

      Which is basically a golf

    • @TherconJair
      @TherconJair 4 года назад +6

      @@lazartsaprev2580 Yes, although the pictured A5 Beetle uses the older platform which it shares with the Golf Mk6, not the current Mk7.

    • @captainsupermaket8003
      @captainsupermaket8003 4 года назад +2

      @@lazartsaprev2580 yup classics are better

    • @lazartsaprev2580
      @lazartsaprev2580 4 года назад +2

      @@captainsupermaket8003 Classics are beеtles, this one is ugly (in my opinion) golf

    • @MidwestDankAlumni
      @MidwestDankAlumni 4 года назад +8

      @@lazartsaprev2580 classics were type 1s
      The beetle moniker was popular slang, became official on the new beetle (there was never an old beetle lol)

  • @antfaz
    @antfaz 3 года назад +22

    I love the way he gave the bottom line explanation first. Straight to the point, job done. Then he released all the passion and creativity in his explanations after. And still wrapped it all up with a bottom line conclusion. Bravo, man. You just made lockdown a little easier for me! Liked and subscribed.

  • @neptunethe8thplanet248
    @neptunethe8thplanet248 3 года назад +53

    Of all the presenters, Nolan is my favorite because he doesn't crack a joke or laugh every 10 seconds.

    • @Stxrrzy
      @Stxrrzy 3 года назад +11

      I like Nolan when they match the gun reloading sound with his glasses getting pushed up

  • @j3in725
    @j3in725 4 года назад +2454

    2030: *"so we put the engine on the roooof"*

    • @jonashauptmann6467
      @jonashauptmann6467 4 года назад +178

      Roof engine car, just like mid-engine, but with worse aerodynamics.

    • @abrahamfabela8457
      @abrahamfabela8457 4 года назад +93

      The car flies

    • @faudanke4459
      @faudanke4459 4 года назад +44

      finally a challenger to the robin reliant

    • @truckman539
      @truckman539 4 года назад +40

      2030: " So we kill engined cars "

    • @manjeeeeet
      @manjeeeeet 4 года назад +12

      It would be even worse. It may topple the car while cornering. The best practice is to keep engine as close as possible to ground.

  • @Volowitz95
    @Volowitz95 4 года назад +1590

    Tatra: Sues Germany for car design
    Germany: *Invades the whole Czechoslovakia*

    • @D0N4R_
      @D0N4R_ 4 года назад +59

      You probably meant 'Germany: *Invades the whole CzechoslovaKIA* '

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 4 года назад +62

      Lesson: don’t sue German companies. ;)

    • @paulqueripel3493
      @paulqueripel3493 4 года назад +28

      And donut media puts the wrong world war up in the caption.

    • @Javierm0n0
      @Javierm0n0 4 года назад +9

      one of the least efficient things done by germany.

    • @papatorr3669
      @papatorr3669 4 года назад +21

      @@paulqueripel3493 great comments and I hope more people google this. "The World" stole Bohemia from Germany after WWI, to fabricate, yes invent, a whole new country christened Checkloslovakia; and Germany wanted the bordering largest land mass of this hoax back. Bohemia is as German as it gets, Moravia East of it was also German speaking but mixed race and the two comprised about 3/4 of the made up Czech republic which would be turned over to the Slavs and others. The US, who supported taking the Alamo from Mexico, would understandably want to give most of the Czech territory to Slavic nationals. Wait, is that right? The US had about as many German descendants as English after the Revolution! Interesting stuff buried in a car comments section. Haha!

  • @issacduffy5229
    @issacduffy5229 2 года назад +14

    FINALLY an episode with a corvair!!! I own a 64 Corvair Monza and I have always wanted it to make it into a donut media video. Awesome video guys, love the content!

    • @icost4671
      @icost4671 2 года назад

      I remember seeing that in the showroom and boy that I wanted one 👍💚👍

  • @ohaimiles
    @ohaimiles 2 года назад

    Best channel ever! so beginner friendly, I just started an interest and could say hobby on learning cars, Donut Media you guys are the teachers we never had 💕

  • @inthe_nickof_time
    @inthe_nickof_time 4 года назад +803

    Me: Donut can we get science garage?
    Donut: we have science garage at home
    Science garage at home: Nolan's Science Zone

    • @SebastianV294
      @SebastianV294 4 года назад +36

      @@riskyy2657 stop with this no one cares stop spamming its obviously fake

    • @TheZeroLatitud
      @TheZeroLatitud 4 года назад +3

      @@riskyy2657 lol

    • @mastergamingnic1681
      @mastergamingnic1681 4 года назад +6

      Riskyy
      My Monday did not go so well, maybe if you had transferred me some money ($500), I would’ve subscribed.

    • @Director_Orson_Krennic
      @Director_Orson_Krennic 4 года назад

      @@SebastianV294 someone needs to learn how to chill and take a joke, it seems

    • @vanle6611
      @vanle6611 4 года назад +1

      MasterGaming Nic *uno reverse card*

  • @drew899
    @drew899 4 года назад +842

    “Mid-engine layouts don’t offer much cargo space”
    Toyota Previa: Am I a joke to you?

    • @Evanderj
      @Evanderj 4 года назад +39

      best van ever

    • @losh330
      @losh330 4 года назад +36

      I want one of those. Can't decide between 5 speed RWD or supercharged AWD. 🤔

    • @dragoonTT
      @dragoonTT 4 года назад +14

      @@losh330 That's a hard one. Maybe the AWD model just because of the supercharger.

    • @mired914
      @mired914 4 года назад +8

      My Boxster has a lot of space in the two trunks... I've even fit a small Baldor generator in the front trunk before. lol

    • @drew899
      @drew899 4 года назад +10

      Losh get the RWD and put the super charger on it

  • @robertmassucci1
    @robertmassucci1 2 года назад +14

    I've owned 21 cars in my life. Including, an E30 m3, 4 sciroccos (2 16Vs), a GTV, an Audi 5000, Audi s4, and a porsche Cayman S. The Cayman S is by far the best one for many reasons. Engine placement, chassis geometry, quality of materials, fit and finish and last but not least it is effin GORGEOUS!

    • @katek9903
      @katek9903 Год назад +1

      No one cares

    • @19muhammadalimoula88
      @19muhammadalimoula88 Год назад

      Great, was the M3 long back coz you should have kept it, it would be worth fat stacks today, personally tho, even if I had one today I would not sell it unless I had a few more E30 M3s

    • @19muhammadalimoula88
      @19muhammadalimoula88 Год назад

      Caymans look decent as well

    • @a64738
      @a64738 13 дней назад

      Yes... I wanted to buy a old Ascona B (had one in 2002 bought for 400 dollar)... But after looking what that old 2 liter 100hp family car cost now I found out I can buy a Porche Cayman used for the same price, it is insane how these old cars have gone up in price... So now I plan on buying a Porche Cayman as I want a good car that is fun to drive and has a ok engine, and boxer 6 sound sooo good ;)

  • @shayaxelrod7691
    @shayaxelrod7691 Год назад

    Loved the video! Thanks for sharing!

  • @rizzgamer
    @rizzgamer 4 года назад +768

    VW: _Copys Tatra's design_
    Tatra: _Gets mad_
    Germany: *So you have chosen, death*

    • @L39T
      @L39T 4 года назад +24

      They really did choose, death.

    • @dnshift1
      @dnshift1 4 года назад +16

      Let my Fuhrer decide if you have a problem with that... Tatra: Ok you can have that design 😂

    • @thatkidbrennen4559
      @thatkidbrennen4559 4 года назад +1

      either season 1 or 2 jojo closing theme plays

    • @automotivelucas
      @automotivelucas 4 года назад +2

      They only modify DAF trucks into offroad trucks now lol

    • @leventesaho4127
      @leventesaho4127 4 года назад +1

      @@automotivelucas Really? Oh man, the legend that Tatra was back in the day is just reskining DAF trucks, welp that sounds quite sad to a Slovak person like myself. They should make some passenger cars like in the past, something that resembles the 603 or 613 and maybe make an electric version of their failed concept sports car the Tatra Metalex V8

  • @ethanbergen6268
    @ethanbergen6268 4 года назад +268

    “So why is that?” “Nolan didn’t actually explain this sooooo, pause here” 😂😂😂

    • @amphy7591
      @amphy7591 4 года назад +24

      @@riskyy2657 Bro go scam somewhere else

    • @gavinm1347
      @gavinm1347 4 года назад +1

      Riskyy I will help you get what u need. How can I donate to your cause?

    • @hmascuba
      @hmascuba 4 года назад +4

      @@gavinm1347 Hi could you please donate to my cause as well. I only need a nonillion £ worth of extremely precious minerals or elements so that I could resell them slowly in order to purchase an island and build my own country. it is a great cause and I will definitely appreciate your support. 😢👍

  • @alberttate8198
    @alberttate8198 2 года назад

    Started watching this channel two weeks ago and I love all this info. I like cars but this rabbit hole has blessed my life 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @tommyt1971
    @tommyt1971 2 года назад +8

    Friend of mine in high sch had a Corvair for a short time. When he drove me home one day my dad saw it and was pretty impressed to see one in such good shape. It only had lap belts so with my buddy's driving, it could be a nervous ride sometimes!

  • @Ccs4646
    @Ccs4646 4 года назад +141

    3:50 “War can’t solve all your problems.” Sure it can. You just have to win.

    • @remu6841
      @remu6841 4 года назад +8

      Can it solve my parents' marriage?

    • @Flow_boi
      @Flow_boi 4 года назад

      Oh you so smart

    • @Flow_boi
      @Flow_boi 4 года назад +6

      @@remu6841 and no

    • @mikeschmidt982
      @mikeschmidt982 4 года назад +9

      @@remu6841 only if one wins

    • @OriginalKingRichTv
      @OriginalKingRichTv 4 года назад +1

      Scarlet458 no your dads a simp.

  • @carloszaldana8472
    @carloszaldana8472 4 года назад +195

    2:54 "the speed of smell" that's my new favorite term for a slow car.

    • @00juany
      @00juany 3 года назад +8

      In Spain you can hear people say "la velocidad del tocino", which it translates to "the speed of pig fat".

    • @FaridRudiansyah
      @FaridRudiansyah 3 года назад

      Slow but sure

  • @luiginodino
    @luiginodino Год назад

    Fun video man, keep it rolling!

  • @supratikchakraborty6541
    @supratikchakraborty6541 2 года назад

    Amazing video bra! Nice explanation... Enjoyed your presentation style as well.... Never got bored. Beautifully explained! Thanks a ton yo

  • @sexyjura
    @sexyjura 4 года назад +4925

    "but if the engine is at the back, the car would go backwards"

    • @nicholaslavoie6008
      @nicholaslavoie6008 4 года назад +157

      Gtx 1080 Ti dude I saw that watch dogs post 😂😂

    • @Invictus173
      @Invictus173 4 года назад +45

      @Леон Закарян "ofcourse dun?!? "

    • @Invictus173
      @Invictus173 4 года назад +9

      @@giantrunt not the best but okay...

    • @lucasproseus4573
      @lucasproseus4573 4 года назад +29

      @@Invictus173 he said it was good not the best

    • @spongeguy12345
      @spongeguy12345 4 года назад +12

      Леон Закарян no it goes sideways

  • @AudreysKitchen
    @AudreysKitchen 2 года назад +1

    I'm 29 years old and just realized that I actually think cars are really cool. Been learning a lot in the last few months, and your channel is so helpful. Thanks a lot for the great content.

  • @mcradical6283
    @mcradical6283 5 месяцев назад

    Great video! Cudos for getting it done during quarantine!

  • @superharith
    @superharith 4 года назад +364

    "during the recording nolan never actually explained this..." yeah well i can bet bart can explain it #BRINGBACKSCIENCEGARAGE

    • @tribittsolden788
      @tribittsolden788 4 года назад +14

      superharith #BRINGBACKSCIENCEGARAGE

    • @AndrewGeierMelons
      @AndrewGeierMelons 4 года назад +27

      Let the man raise his child. He'll be back when he's back. He's got a newborn. I'd take time off to be with my child too

    • @superharith
      @superharith 4 года назад +17

      @@AndrewGeierMelons oh shit I didn't know he just got a newborn. Good for him. Now I feel bad for posting that comment.

    • @CoDisafishy
      @CoDisafishy 4 года назад +18

      @@AndrewGeierMelons Most dads don't just quit their jobs for almost 2 years because they have a baby. He got fired and said it on Instagram. Too bad it's buried with posts or I'd link to it.
      Edit: This isn't the post, but here's a close enough response from Bart: "I appreciate it! If it were up to me, I'd still be at Donut... it's great to hear how many people liked the show! I'm figuring out my "next thing." You'll know when I know!" instagram.com/p/B2IcoqzpP70/?

    • @weirdbeardgarage
      @weirdbeardgarage 4 года назад +11

      Yeah, he's not coming back (like James' dad) so could we just stop posting this meme.

  • @nick_nt7574
    @nick_nt7574 4 года назад +320

    "mid engine cars are expensive"
    pontiac fiero: allow me to introduce myself

    • @EliasTheHunter
      @EliasTheHunter 4 года назад +15

      Nick_NT MR2 would likely agree.

    • @Otoskire
      @Otoskire 4 года назад +17

      Mid engine cars that don’t catch on fire are expensive*
      Edit:
      *pictures burning lambo* nvm

    • @spgt117
      @spgt117 4 года назад +25

      Pontiac fiero: allow me to introd- *catches fire*

    • @Ivannbeats
      @Ivannbeats 4 года назад

      mid engine cars are expensive :
      the new corvette: i cost less than 100k and i have 700bufhorsez

    • @wilkimhernandez
      @wilkimhernandez 4 года назад +1

      Fierro wasnt expensive private seller have it price gauge because its hard to find but no one really wants one just feeding of the popular mr2

  • @Randy-le6ub
    @Randy-le6ub 3 года назад

    I love this channel man they make their explanation is very understandable

  • @wingnutmcspazatron3957
    @wingnutmcspazatron3957 Месяц назад

    This is the FUNNIEST and most informative channel I've ever come across. Humor and information perfectly blended.

  • @Doge-rt9id
    @Doge-rt9id 4 года назад +322

    Me:just finishes french class
    Donut media: TIME TO LEARN SOMETHING BETTER!

    • @aarushshukla9023
      @aarushshukla9023 4 года назад +1

      Doge666 Bro ur profile pic just makes it better

    • @mintgoldheart6126
      @mintgoldheart6126 4 года назад

      French or if you prefer the innuendo minefield

    • @antoinehemi4266
      @antoinehemi4266 4 года назад

      Trop complexe pour vous le français c'est ça un peuple a l'intelligence supérieure ça se voit dans la complexité de la langue

    • @mintgoldheart6126
      @mintgoldheart6126 4 года назад +1

      @@antoinehemi4266 ou la la mon petit, calme ton ego tout de suite. Si la France était aussi intelligent que tu le dit, on aurait pas Macron pour président

    • @Racingboom
      @Racingboom 4 года назад

      SAME

  • @SuperAceCrusher
    @SuperAceCrusher 4 года назад +474

    Donut: "Mid engine vehicles are the best handling..."
    MR2: *sweats in snap oversteer*

    • @mnc1009
      @mnc1009 4 года назад +5

      Was Thinking Of This 😂

    • @gibbyjones1040
      @gibbyjones1040 4 года назад +36

      mid engine is the best handling - they do NOT have SNAP oversteer, they have predictable controllable oversteer

    • @DeftAnesthetik
      @DeftAnesthetik 4 года назад +47

      Once you learn the car, snap over steer only happens when you want it to.

    • @Zankaroo
      @Zankaroo 4 года назад +34

      The only reason MR2s and Fieros had some issues with snap oversteer is one bad drivers and two being most of the engines weight was on top of the axle rather than in front of it like a longitudinal configuration would have been. There is a reason almost all rear mid engine cars are set up longitudinal and not tranverse.

    • @The0Advent
      @The0Advent 4 года назад +6

      RX7 FB: sweats in *snap back* oversteer

  • @darthmittens5863
    @darthmittens5863 3 года назад +12

    "Moar poweh, moar toke" 😂😂

  • @JohnDoe-bb1ut
    @JohnDoe-bb1ut 2 года назад

    i watched the whole video, even with the quick answer you presented.... can't believe it :))) knowing the answer before the explanation, made listening to it, more enjoyable. Thank you

  • @ewgeldfocker
    @ewgeldfocker 3 года назад +454

    "Mid engine cars are generally expensive as shit" laughs in mr2

    • @rolandyates907
      @rolandyates907 3 года назад +29

      americanly chuckles in Feiro

    • @anttitenhunen4725
      @anttitenhunen4725 3 года назад +10

      I was just about to mention this :D Nevertheless, I suppose the mid engine cars are harder to service, especially the ones that need taking the motor out for belt changing like some Ferraris

    • @Mr.PeanutSteve
      @Mr.PeanutSteve 3 года назад +1

      Laughs in C8

    • @vert_f31
      @vert_f31 3 года назад +2

      🤌🤌 ‘s in Lancia integrale evo 2

    • @user-do4py9tv9r
      @user-do4py9tv9r 3 года назад

      Laughs in renault espace

  • @CapArchy
    @CapArchy 3 года назад +1262

    "An exotic, with a mid engine"
    Ah yes, the exotic $1000 Pontiac Fiero

    • @slxpperyy9796
      @slxpperyy9796 3 года назад +36

      That’s why he said exotic mid engine

    • @jojouzimaki705
      @jojouzimaki705 3 года назад +66

      "Front placed engines decrease power for the back wheels..."
      Dodge Challenger Demon: "Parry this, you filthy casual"

    • @rsgaming7792
      @rsgaming7792 3 года назад +1

      Is the Mercedes Benz 250d a mid engine?

    • @lEGOBOT2565
      @lEGOBOT2565 3 года назад +7

      last Fiero, factory new, sold for $90k

    • @jeffhall92
      @jeffhall92 3 года назад +15

      @@lEGOBOT2565
      Good thing I opted not to buy one back when they were $20,000. at $90,000 it's a verified exotic and now worthy of my money. LOL

  • @cono_paello
    @cono_paello 3 года назад

    Love your editing, guys!

  • @cristianboata1380
    @cristianboata1380 Год назад

    I appreciated so much the fact that you started with the short answer that i stayed and watched the whole video

  • @Billothy69
    @Billothy69 4 года назад +262

    I appreciate this channel's use of "nice" whenever 69 is mentioned. Nice.

  • @deansworld2047
    @deansworld2047 4 года назад +1240

    Me: Wants a short answer
    Donut: Gives it to me
    Me:...
    Donut:....
    Me:....
    Donut: Do you want the hear whole story?
    Me: Yes please🥺👉👈
    Donut: Okay take a seat

    • @TheRPGentleman
      @TheRPGentleman 4 года назад +24

      Aw, what's your cute lil emoji mean there, lil guy?

    • @andrewmoreno9366
      @andrewmoreno9366 4 года назад +30

      TheRPGentleman it means he’s gay..

    • @seomahazuri8999
      @seomahazuri8999 4 года назад +23

      @@andrewmoreno9366 bruh wtf

    • @andrewbernhardt6416
      @andrewbernhardt6416 4 года назад +9

      OverConfidencePlayz nah bro it was pretty gay

    • @wryse3852
      @wryse3852 4 года назад +2

      Andrew Bernhardt it was

  • @SonnyDlicious
    @SonnyDlicious 2 года назад

    Fantastically explained video. You just earned yourself a sub my friend

  • @samchen9951
    @samchen9951 7 месяцев назад +1

    I appreciate putting the answer right in front. More RUclips videos need to do this

  • @bigad23
    @bigad23 4 года назад +120

    “Why don’t we try it in the trunk, yah?!” 😂🤣

    • @mandilakhemangumta1441
      @mandilakhemangumta1441 4 года назад +1

      😂 that had me literally rolling on the floor

    • @supashep1
      @supashep1 4 года назад +2

      That's what she said lol

    • @aidanwaters1275
      @aidanwaters1275 4 года назад

      World war 2 man. You know the one that started in 1939 how did anyone not catch that before you published the video

    • @LancasterResponding
      @LancasterResponding 4 года назад

      Bird Gang!

  • @holyloli69420
    @holyloli69420 4 года назад +97

    3:50 War can't solve all your problems
    Brotherhood Of Steel: *This guy must be a synth*

    • @archangel1119
      @archangel1119 4 года назад +1

      Yorha Lolibot Paladin Danse liked that

  • @CoastingCalifornia
    @CoastingCalifornia 2 года назад +1

    I effing love this channel

  • @shehanwickramasinghe3140
    @shehanwickramasinghe3140 3 года назад

    The youtube channel is the most visited channel in my devices,good luck ,stay safe,i respect you as my gods

  • @terlaluanjay
    @terlaluanjay 4 года назад +147

    Nolan: Says Pandemic
    Ads: *IGHT IMMA HEAD OUT*

    • @ChrisWalksFast
      @ChrisWalksFast 4 года назад

      ZepTob Gurning is this true? Is there really demonetization because of mentioning something to do with COVID?

    • @EliasTheHunter
      @EliasTheHunter 4 года назад

      ChrisWalksFast You okay? O’Reilly’s has an ad in this video.....

    • @ElAndresRodriguez
      @ElAndresRodriguez 4 года назад +1

      @@ChrisWalksFast yeah it's basically a no no word

  • @math-wubb3485
    @math-wubb3485 4 года назад +389

    "Front placed engines decrease power for the back wheels..."
    Dodge Challenger Demon: "Parry this, you filthy casual"

    • @nickdinser962
      @nickdinser962 3 года назад +26

      Demon owes a lot of that to track-only tires and costs $85k, the engine placement is still not good. Look at hellcat vs c8.
      Hellcat: $59k starting, 6.29 lb/hp, 3.4 s 0-60
      C8: $59k starting, 7.2 lb/hp, 3.0 s 0-60
      Front placed engines do not decrease power to the back wheels, but it is much more challenging to put down said power.

    • @themcg7189
      @themcg7189 3 года назад +2

      Do you play mordhau by any chance?

    • @andmicbro1
      @andmicbro1 3 года назад +2

      Also Dodge Demon: I hate tires.
      Tires: expire.

    • @alohatigers1199
      @alohatigers1199 3 года назад

      @@nickdinser962
      Is it AWD?

    • @bingcringing
      @bingcringing 3 года назад

      No
      Rwd

  • @ramschannel2430
    @ramschannel2430 Год назад

    Very well explained. Appreciate it a lot! More videos to come! God Speed!

  • @vortexx3028
    @vortexx3028 2 года назад

    yall did a good job for having to record this at home! looks good for not having professional equiment!

  • @idiotsincarsalberta
    @idiotsincarsalberta 4 года назад +132

    You can tell this was filmed at his house
    Edit: the sound quality gave it away for me

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr 4 года назад +27

      Still great content

    • @Razvy800
      @Razvy800 4 года назад +6

      I honestly didn't until he stated it🤷

    • @cXrMedia
      @cXrMedia 4 года назад

      didn’t notice till you mentioned it, only thing is the background that stands out

    • @selmanefarescherifi4283
      @selmanefarescherifi4283 4 года назад +2

      he looks lagging or sumthin

    • @icedteafan
      @icedteafan 4 года назад +2

      only the audio is bad

  • @yaboikiba4302
    @yaboikiba4302 3 года назад +500

    Lawsuit now:
    - Imma sue you
    + Wait, we can maybe get to an agreement
    Lawsuit during the 2°WW:
    - Imma sue you
    + Hanz... Start ze panzer

    • @robertharris2139
      @robertharris2139 3 года назад +2

      LMAO

    • @devonesq.7533
      @devonesq.7533 3 года назад +5

      if you hire phoenix wright, you dont have to reach an agreement

    • @robertjameson5338
      @robertjameson5338 2 года назад +2

      YOU WANNA SEE PORSHE I SHOW YOU PORSHE 😂

    • @swei970724
      @swei970724 2 года назад +1

      @@robertjameson5338 Porsche tiger

    • @KasumiRINA
      @KasumiRINA 2 года назад

      U vonted ze rear engin? Vee bin giben rear engin in der panzer.

  • @marcoantoniobarretovera756
    @marcoantoniobarretovera756 Год назад

    thanks for giving the answer at the start. Now i will see the whole video for it

  • @Magicformula777
    @Magicformula777 2 года назад

    This dude is Awesome. Learning is fun!!!

  • @Sovereign86
    @Sovereign86 3 года назад +213

    Dang, they cut my boi Noland off at the end when he was bearing his soul. That’s cold editor!

  • @causethisisthriller2729
    @causethisisthriller2729 4 года назад +299

    Nolan: I'm sorry, did you think you were getting through this without learning some rotational dynamics?! You're in the science zone b!tch.
    Also Nolan: Proceeds to move on without explaining the topic in any way, shape, or form.

    • @DrkStmpunkr
      @DrkStmpunkr 4 года назад +1

      Nolan just got NO U-ed to himself!

    • @raaedamhar4175
      @raaedamhar4175 4 года назад

      Fak, I was gonna comment that!

  • @evanknox4612
    @evanknox4612 3 года назад +1

    BRING THIS GUY BACK ON! So fun.

  • @timothyoswald8618
    @timothyoswald8618 Год назад

    Drove my friend's dad's modena 360 spider around a track many moons ago, what a joy! Really the only exotic I've ever laid hands on.

  • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
    @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 3 года назад +1603

    Tesla be like:
    Why put the motor in the front or the back when we can just have 1 motor of each tire.
    Edit: Replaced engine with motor.

    • @igotthememes349
      @igotthememes349 3 года назад +28

      Actually that might be a genius idea

    • @johanrunfeldt7174
      @johanrunfeldt7174 3 года назад +61

      Actually Ferdinand Porsche had that idea before WW1. He was working at Austro-Daimler at the time, and one of their early electrics has hub mounted motors.

    • @musewolfman
      @musewolfman 3 года назад +24

      Motors and engines are two different things.

    • @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja
      @Tommuli_Haudankaivaja 3 года назад +5

      @@musewolfman What is the difference?

    • @musewolfman
      @musewolfman 3 года назад +78

      @@Tommuli_Haudankaivaja as I understand it, 'motor' is interchangeable with 'engine,' but not the other way. Basically, a motor is a power source for a car, be it running on a fuel or electric, but an engine is specifically a combustion engine (internal, as in a car's engine, or external, like a steam engine.)

  • @promiscuouscrab4040
    @promiscuouscrab4040 4 года назад +88

    Front engine: *when you lose traction the rear whips around quickly for great drifting or for slamming into crowds at car meets*
    Mid Engine: *when you lose traction the car becomes an uber expensive hockey puck*
    Rear Engine: *when you lose traction the rear becomes an uber expensive sledge hammer*

    • @thegypsy8779
      @thegypsy8779 4 года назад +2

      I was lookin for this comment

    • @rellykz2175
      @rellykz2175 4 года назад

      Forte Kosakku ok

    • @jeffqmartin
      @jeffqmartin 4 года назад +1

      Forte Kosakku Damn good comment. I read the entire post. 👍🏾👌🏾

  • @Rogue0257
    @Rogue0257 2 года назад +2

    My only rear wheeled car was a 1984 Mustang Hatchback. I only ever drove front end cars up to this point. Needless to say, it took me about a week to get used to the power, to drive without minor fishtailing. It was a fun car none the less.

  • @ryanbille153
    @ryanbille153 3 года назад +1

    I had a 1970 beetle for a while, Loved it so much, I love an air-cooled rear engine!

    • @louiejonesponation
      @louiejonesponation 2 года назад

      My Father has a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle and the engine sounds amazing.

  • @nityak6025
    @nityak6025 3 года назад +383

    I don't even have a car
    hECK I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE
    but this is so interesting I can't help but watch the whole thing

    • @jojouzimaki705
      @jojouzimaki705 3 года назад +16

      Whe i was young, I thought 'mid engine' meant the engine was literally under the seats of the car.

    • @makemeafoolai2666
      @makemeafoolai2666 3 года назад +1

      I don't have a car neither, but I can drive 🙂

    • @crispyshaman4937
      @crispyshaman4937 3 года назад +7

      @@jojouzimaki705 in some vehicles it is actually under the seats. In some old vans fir example

    • @skyfeelan
      @skyfeelan 3 года назад +4

      So do I, but I'm interested in engineering, so I watched this

    • @TDMstevo
      @TDMstevo 3 года назад +2

      @@jojouzimaki705 vex From. , a
      Yo n;77 you
      Mm
      Ur. Mmmku8()

  • @thephao4327
    @thephao4327 4 года назад +67

    "Why don't we try it in the trunk, ya"
    Nice one Nolan

  • @warcrymynyl8264
    @warcrymynyl8264 2 года назад

    Sitting up at 3 am tripping off acid watching yalls videos love them keep em commin

  • @CFLavertu
    @CFLavertu 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video👌

  • @GoogleAccount-go7rr
    @GoogleAccount-go7rr 4 года назад +260

    James: mo powah
    Nolan:
    *MO TOKE*

  • @justken5
    @justken5 3 года назад +7

    4:34 Grandpa drifting

  • @the_JDM_fanatic
    @the_JDM_fanatic 2 года назад

    Flippen rad dude 🤘
    Tony tee from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @brendenbenincasa9755
    @brendenbenincasa9755 2 года назад +24

    Nolan, Thank you for being the star of this video! Im sure shit is hard for you all as well during the pandemic. You truly do help, take us away from the reality we all live in right now!
    I really hope Donut Media is treating you all well and this isn't some crazy "people who are good at producing and people who love motor vehicles" trafficking ring!
    I truly love all your videos from Donut and I hope you all are keeping well. Especially the people who we don't see, behind the scenes. Take it easy. Love you all! Peace!

  • @L00PdeL00P
    @L00PdeL00P 4 года назад +24

    Saw somebody driving a C8 in the neighborhood adjacent to mine in NH
    Dude gave us a bit of a rev, sounded fantastic.

    • @cXrMedia
      @cXrMedia 4 года назад +2

      can almost guarantee it was stock, can’t wait to hear them modded

  • @LukemDakuwa
    @LukemDakuwa 4 года назад +79

    Makes me wish Bart was still around to do science garage, a transition to his kitchen would be awesome

    • @salo1808
      @salo1808 4 года назад +5

      Dakuwa plus his over the top enthusiasm, that was the best part!!!

    • @tribittsolden788
      @tribittsolden788 4 года назад +2

      Dakuwa did he leave donut or something?

    • @JamesRountree_
      @JamesRountree_ 4 года назад

      Tribitts Olden he left to spend more time with family I’m pretty sure

  • @belandyjoseph7183
    @belandyjoseph7183 3 года назад

    Great vid man

  • @E_AL
    @E_AL 2 года назад

    you guys are so real for having that yellow bar at the bottom of your promo at the beginning

  • @godzillaxred
    @godzillaxred 4 года назад +73

    last time i was this early miracle whips was still ongoing

  • @MostlyPennyCat
    @MostlyPennyCat 3 года назад +203

    "Why do they put engines in the front"
    I'm going to go with....
    COST!

    • @briand8090
      @briand8090 3 года назад +5

      Yeah, absolutely. It saves money to drop all those parts in the same spot.

  • @huntermacdonald6431
    @huntermacdonald6431 3 года назад

    This is one of my favorite episodes!😂

  • @kwizerafrank4978
    @kwizerafrank4978 Год назад

    thank you for the short boring answer first, it actually made me want to listen more

  • @trent88
    @trent88 4 года назад +69

    6:48 “ended production after the 1969 model year” *Nice*

    • @judahweesner2651
      @judahweesner2651 4 года назад +4

      at least production lasted longer than 420 A.D.

  • @jachuck4795
    @jachuck4795 4 года назад +78

    Nolan: front engine cars are more spacious
    Koenigsegg gemera: do I mean nothing to you

  • @azanialiberty3636
    @azanialiberty3636 Год назад

    Thank you. U gained a subscriber

  • @thegooeymanschannel7128
    @thegooeymanschannel7128 2 года назад

    No offense to the other guys from the channel, just started watching, but he’s my favorite, I feel like he explains things the best

  • @spraynpray
    @spraynpray 4 года назад +174

    Road car: front
    Racecar: mid
    Germany for no reason: rear

    • @evoxmania
      @evoxmania 4 года назад +2

      Didnt know pontiac fiero was a racecar.....

    • @Johnny-tq9no
      @Johnny-tq9no 4 года назад +1

      @@evoxmania well it is

    • @BB-zv8tx
      @BB-zv8tx 4 года назад +2

      Considering the weight distribution of F1 cars and compare that to a 911 (and the new C8), a more rear based weight distribution seems to be pretty much perfect.

    • @caralho5237
      @caralho5237 4 года назад +1

      @@evoxmania he said racecars choose this setup, not ''whatever uses this setup is a racecar''

    • @evoxmania
      @evoxmania 4 года назад

      @@caralho5237 thats why i asked back.... by his definition, a fiero would be a good racecar....

  • @-PlayMaker-
    @-PlayMaker- 4 года назад +640

    2025: "so we replaced engines with batteries"

    • @manowartank8784
      @manowartank8784 4 года назад +45

      You know, EVs still have engines.............
      Actually several of them.
      Gas tanks are replaced with batteries.

    • @AdrianSchwizgebel
      @AdrianSchwizgebel 4 года назад +18

      Jaroslav Jůza But most of the weight is in the batteries and not the motors. And they are usually placed on the bottom/center, this leads to some exceptional handling.

    • @JT-xq2hv
      @JT-xq2hv 3 года назад +14

      @@AdrianSchwizgebel This! I drive a Model 3 RWD with suspension and tire mods. The car rotates in such a direct and controllable manner. I crush my old Evo's lap time by 4 seconds even though the Tesla has a lower hp to weight ratio. Its like having the weight ratio of a mid engine sports car in a 4 door, rear wheel drive, sedan with instant torque.

    • @TheDeathChamber10
      @TheDeathChamber10 3 года назад +3

      A Tesla Model S,3,X,Y and Cybertruck: we all have no engine

    • @disturbedbirdmemes
      @disturbedbirdmemes 3 года назад

      Tesla model 3 makes you unconfortable in autopilot

  • @sooptiem
    @sooptiem 2 года назад

    I really thought this was an episode of B2B. but it’s still Donut, so it’s still good.

  • @jameslentsoane9037
    @jameslentsoane9037 Год назад

    I am only watching this now...2 years later. Yet the content is awesome...👌👌👏👏👏

  • @brackendouglas3433
    @brackendouglas3433 4 года назад +182

    “Mid engine cars sacrifice room in the back for additional passengers”
    Koenigsegg Gemera- You sure about that?

    • @Yartin
      @Yartin 4 года назад +4

      Insert Toyota Privia

    • @israelhernandez8193
      @israelhernandez8193 4 года назад +1

      Nathan Sorensen You should see Volvo 240/740s

    • @adibz959
      @adibz959 4 года назад

      I thought Gemera is a rear engine

    • @jsjsrggwgw2658
      @jsjsrggwgw2658 4 года назад

      I liked your other axactly same vomment just becouse thos has 69 likes

    • @josephak6247
      @josephak6247 4 года назад

      😂😂😂

  • @jammydodger7065
    @jammydodger7065 4 года назад +44

    nothing like wheelhouse to make quarantine more relaxing, thank you lads for the uploads

  • @adelelkattan9376
    @adelelkattan9376 3 года назад

    Impressive work

  • @tommyt1971
    @tommyt1971 2 года назад

    My first car was a '74 Super Beetle -- hand-me-down from my folks. That was a fun little car to drive to school in the last semester of my Sr yr. I grew up in the Buffalo area and it was really good in the snow! No heat because the ducts had long since rusted out and in late spring I had to put a piece of wood under the battery because it was starting to fall thru the floor pan.

  • @TommyK0180
    @TommyK0180 4 года назад +49

    the end when they cut off his audio about his purpose in life😭😭😭

    • @professorweedington4962
      @professorweedington4962 4 года назад +1

      Yeah wtf did he say after??

    • @X3roHax
      @X3roHax 4 года назад +2

      I want to know

    • @EliasTheHunter
      @EliasTheHunter 4 года назад

      Tommy was it Lost in Translation??

    • @TommyK0180
      @TommyK0180 4 года назад

      EliasTheHunter I think it’s just a funny joke about nobody caring about his purpose in life

    • @EliasTheHunter
      @EliasTheHunter 4 года назад +1

      Tommy oh I assume so too. But there’s a similar ending to Lost in Translation, if you care to watch it.

  • @juanvillalobos9044
    @juanvillalobos9044 4 года назад +21

    "Which sold like toilet paper in a quarantine"
    Am dead😂

  • @captnjaygreybeard6394
    @captnjaygreybeard6394 3 года назад

    I like these informative videos

  • @zacharyspringman8978
    @zacharyspringman8978 3 года назад

    All you guys at donut are great. Making learning fund and hobbies pricier haha