Koenigsegg Agera RST Drag Races Porsche 911 Turbo S, All Bets Are Off

One of my biggest problems is that I'll always judge everything by comparison once I've experienced a certain standard, whether in cars, food, or vacations. So, after seeing cars and bikes that can run the 1/4-mile (402 meters) in eight seconds or less, everything else seems slow, at least when watching from the side. I'm sure I'd be laughing all the way up to 200 mph (321 kph) if someone would give me the keys to a Koenigsegg Agera RST, but I can't forget the madness that was the "Predator" Camaro in Kiskunlachaza.

Today's video will reveal whether the Porsche 911 Turbo S can keep up with Sweden's hypercar or if it will simply be made a fool of in the process. The Agera RST uses a twin-turbo, 5.0-liter V8 with a maximum output of 1,341 hp and 1,157 lb-ft (1,570 Nm) of torque. With an estimated value of about $4.5 million and weighing 3,075 lbs (1,395 kg), the Koenigsegg uses a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox to send that power to the rear wheels. And that means it might struggle against the Turbo S over the standing quarter-mile.

But I'm sure it will compensate for that in the rolling race. As for the Porsche, we know this is one of the most capable supercars today. It only costs a fraction of Koenigsegg's price and can still deliver a hefty punch. The twin-turbo, 3.8-liter flat-six is good enough for 641 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. But the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission sends that power to all four wheels this time. And that's a massive advantage in a drag race, as we've seen plenty of times before.

The race organizers also brought out a modified Audi TT, capable of sending about 950 hp to all fours. This will once again prove that building a car at home has its downfalls, regardless of how powerful its engine is.

The 911 Turbo S is first off the line in the two standing 1/4-mile races, but the Koenigsegg Agera RST quickly catches up. They're neck and neck on both runs across the finish line, but the German supercar is triumphant. You get that when you struggle to use insane power levels going off the line.

But everything is about to change for the rolling race, as Porsche's AWD advantage is gone. The Agera RST is an entirely different animal this time around, as it leaves no room for interpretation. With one victory each, the braking test will determine today's victor, not that this result should influence your purchasing decision in any way.

The 911 Turbo S is about 550 lbs (250 kg) heavier than its competitor, but it still manages to come to a complete halt first. Naturally, you'd need a more extensive braking test, performed in various circumstances, to confidently say that the stopping capabilities of the German supercar are superior to those of the Swedish hypercar. But this was a fun test anyway, so let's leave it at that.