Honda Accord Turbo Smashes Arteon AWD and Dodge Charger GT in Drag Race

YouTuber Sam CarLegion has put together what has to be one of the most unusual lineups of cars for a drag race. They're all different, yet somehow rivals. Each represents a different country but is tailored to the needs of the American market.

The one we're interested to see performing is the Dodge Charger. It's not a Hellcat or Redeye version of the sedan. Heck, it's not even a regular HEMI. Instead, this has the 3.6-liter, relatively large for a V6, but not turbocharged. This vestigial engine produces 292 horsepower and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque and has been tasked with powering the heaviest car in the race at 4,205 lbs (1,907 kg).

While this is an American car, you could also considered it "Canadian," partly because of where it's built, but also the AWD spec. The Accord isn't all that Japanese either, and it looks like the underdog of the race if you only judge it by the numbers.

It is a front-wheel-drive sedan equipped with its average 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 252 hp and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque. But don't bet against it because the Accord is light at 3,380 lbs (1,533 kg) and has won many raced it shouldn't.

And finally, representing the German industry, we have one of the most under-appreciated Volkswagens, the Arteon four-door coupe. This sexier Passat has a 2.0-liter turbo of its own, delivering 268 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm). So the specs are quite similar to the Accord, but it could have the jump at launch because it comes with AWD.

So what exactly happens? Well, the first race is with all cars starting in Normal mode, as they might be on the street. The Arteon gets the best launch, but the Accord catches up and wins.

That's like the beginning of the end. With the cars in sport mode and the Accord owner getting behind the wheel, the Honda dominates right from the drop of the flag.