Nissan R34 v Toyota JZX100: DRAG RACE

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JDM fans, we’ve got you with this one!
We’ve got our hands on a Toyota Chaser & a Nissan R34 Skyline, and they’re both going head-to-head in a drag race!
Both these cars have been heavily modified and normally spend most of their time drifting, but Mat and Yianni wanted to see how they compared when they went head-to-head in a straight-line race!
First up we’ve got the Toyota Chaser JZX100. Normally its 2.5-litre inline 6 would produce 276hp and 377Nm, but naturally, it’s been increased, and it now produces 500hp and 678Nm! Power is sent to the rear wheels only via a 5-speed manual, and the total cost of the car including the upgrades is £50,000.
Next up we have the GT-R R34. Normally it would ‘only’ produce 155hp and 186Nm, but this has been dialled way up to now produce 550hp and 746Nm! Just like the Chaser it’s RWD, and the total cost including all upgrades is around £100,000!
The question is, who will handle the manual shifts better - Mat or Yianni? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!
Thanks to everyone who lent us their cars:
- Toyota Chaser: / geobyluke
- Nissan R34: / r34_wtf

[@MatWatsonCars]

Luke's a legend - he's the car version of a SWINGER because he gets thrills from someone else smashing his ride 😂

[@stringswmilad4766]

Hi mat love your content

[@de_stroyed]

bro your facial expressions were SO FUNNY right from the start

[@nastystew6942]

See what you did there 😅😅

[@TiptronicSS]

I noticed that too 😅😅😅😂😂

[@van_trippin5260]

If he'd have lost i doubt he'd care. Can't say the same for the other bloke that took his ball home

[@GeoByLuke]

Thanks for having me guys! Was so much fun. Really enjoyed making this video!

[@leobats14]

You got definitely got skillz. Well played.

[@Ro-ie9ic]

You’re the man bro

[@hassanalsharifi3187]

Content

[@twotidoce]

King 🙌

[@alexandertsanga]

i have seen you on "Officially Gassed " Killing it. love your Rides , watchin' from - Ontario Canada

[@MikkiLGalloway]

Luke added soo much excitement to this episode. I couldnt help but smile the whole time at his energy. He defintely needs to be a permanent guest

[@dramen]

SILENCE BOT!

[@ricric3025]

Please ask Carwow to include exit speeds along with 1/4 mile times for a fair comparison

[@purwantiallan5089]

Well probably needs to wait till 2026 to make it happen.

[@Jigsjigz]

how much do these bot accounts cost?

[@Jigsjigz]

how much do these bot accounts cost?

[@speedticket]

The Luke guy is hilarious "you need to go powpowpow... if you go sideways you pull the handbrake and hopefully it'll go straight" 😂😂

[@Dark-ko7xb]

he is definitely one of the best guest

[@BBk20z3]

That guy in the Chaser is a blast to watch, love his energy. Would like to see more of him

[@ahsanhamim7293]

Same i also loved it want watch more of him 🔥

[@Bally46]

Probably my favourite guest. Enthusiastic about everything without being fake

[@jamley12345]

Came to the comments for this. He was very good on camera & Happy to lead the conversation which was great.

[@halko1]

Great guy. Genuine. 100% car guy. Wants the car to be driven, not babied. ❤

[@Jameesjourneys]

His channel is Geo by Luke

[@Y14nny]

Yeah baby I’m back!

[@shaziabegum3515]

Shut up

[@SpionHefeGamingHD]

HELL YEAH MAN WE'VE MISSED U BROTHA

[@Bangaol0001]

NICE YIANNI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RoadsterAlex]

Tbh I would race your R34 with my TT 😂

[@shaziabegum3515]

Shut up

[@MikkiLGalloway]

This has got to be the BEST video I've ever watched on CarWow. The smile on my face throughout the entire video was permanent

[@laksikakottegoda7953]

Agree ...💯

[@purwantiallan5089]

I approve it hundred percent.

[@elnoel1220]

For sure

[@CrazyPanda688]

Bot account

[@smusyk2859]

No lies, ur comment speaks volumes, enjoyed it too

[@josephbrunen-psutka4901]

that RB is absolutely SCREAMING... sounds SO good.

[@yiannimize]

Manual baby!!!! Let’s Race 💨

[@sufianshahid3690]

Hi

[@felixginting_manik]

Hi

[@OutlawRobot]

4:16 Yanni's Face when he heard we winning right??? 🤣🤣🤣

[@shadowleader2723]

Naughty Yiannie 🤣🤣

[@Reppintimefitness]

🤣💯

[@vnItalos]

That run at the end and the drifting back was beautiful. Two guys really enjoying their time with cars. I'd say that's happiness. Luke looks like a great guy. Nice work.

[@GuilhermeAlves-jc6fg]

Nice video! Bring more this type of cars to the channel, its a totally diferent vibe and they are so intertaining, the other typical videos are fine too but this ones just hit diferent!

[@yiannimize]

My facial expressions 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

[@MKHS.]

😂

[@de_stroyed]

lots of love, Yianni!

[@c3vzn]

Looked like an FF character. Manual JDM suits you!

[@markevans3488]

Lots of breath being held 😂😂

[@mediocreman2]

You're born that way

[@shubh3641]

I never saw anyone want their car abused by anyone other then themselves. If I want to abuse my car, I'd definitely abuse it myself. Luke's a legend

[@4ndrossi]

Bam bam bam bam - pull the magic wand. Easy.

[@franklyncap4691]

that's how these videos get made lol & for test runs why not to get a accurate test

[@eamh2002]

We need Affi to rip this car 🕶

[@module79l28]

*their 😉

[@porkkanaraaste6692]

Other than*.

[@ErronKebabb]

Dual clutch paddle shift are SO excellent! Absolutely PERFECT. It's like looking at an Excel spreadsheet!! But the manual shift adds SO much enjoyment, especially in a straight line match like this!

[@maideli06]

This is one of the most entertaining race videos you’ve done. Love it!! 😃😃

[@popchenkodiywoodworking6797]

This is like one of the best races, where you have some real awesome cars and you need some skill. No launch control, no abs, no anything, just raw power ans skill.

[@twotidoce]

Yea agree, alot of races are done after first one. This one was real competition through the whole race. And they sound way better than the regular supercars👌

[@UncutGameplayYT]

Matt not knowing when to change from 1st to 2nd because the wheels were just spinning made was hilarious! Guess you only ever know once you've driven it enough unless you're just speedo watching

[@thugis07]

Facts

[@LJ-pf8qk]

That Luke guy is a legend, you should invite him but more to do races with you, such interesting character, positive vibe and TV face.

[@rrr32__4]

Gayest shit I've read all year 😂

[@jkasaunder228]

You finally got decent mics for the rev offs! I mean, i'm gonna have to watch a load of videos to find when it happened. Thankyou!

[@alanmcclung6449]

One of the best I have watched . Great video and content from all of you guys !!! 😂

[@PK_-xh7xd]

Seeing the Guy in the chaser being that Happy when mat drifted the Car Just Made my whole week🫶😂

[@zno3177]

The JDM content that we’ve been asking for.

[@smartlibra2965]

Check out officially gassed

[@alvismardi691]

What a video !! What a beautiful duo of cars !! Keep it up ♥️🔥

[@yonkani17]

I had to log in for this one. Excellent video! Manual, JDM, Carwow = best KZbin video.

[@robust456]

hands down, best video ever. Cars were fun. Glad to be a 90s kid. Just gotta love how unpredictable the boost is at every gear change.

[@Abz1324]

This is without a doubt one of the best video's that I have watched on CarWow! Was absolutely brilliant!

[@shamirsas709]

Loved this episode. Just pure enjoyment of vehicles.

[@JDMGarage-UK]

Glad we can continue to help Luke out with his build, such a legend and what a car! 👍

[@DazzaBimmerM3]

We will have to bring the JDM garage fleet up and convert Matt over to the JDM side

[@de_stroyed]

You guys helped with his car? That's awesome! Great work, guys. Although I'm not gonna lie, it seems like a giant death trap. 😂

[@Anuj4va4_cars]

Yanii and his co- driver they both are heavyweight 🪨🪨🪨🪨🪨😂😂😂😂.

[@yiannimize]

Heavyweight champs 🎉

[@edthri]

Success ballast.

[@creeder99]

It was for the traction bro😂

[@nobrakes7892]

extra downforce mate

[@tommasov10]

🗿🗿

[@gurmankainth11]

Nice! Great enthusiast cars, need more episodes like this. Fire!

[@pacolicious]

One of the best vids from this Chanel

[@atirekverma808]

After automatics and Electrics this feels like a real drag race.... !! Great drifting Matt !

[@eptdy]

They drive manuals on this channel all the time

[@carljohnson5034]

that livery is a work of art

[@Steve46567]

He's a man of culture.

[@bread-__-]

​@@Steve46567 Indeed he is.

[@GenjiShimada.]

Throw shoes at em shoes have always been there for us man

[@JonathanDuddy-oq6nv]

They both looked wack

[@StephenDeTomasi]

Truly aesthetic

[@junaidahmed6345]

The best video in my life...tnx guys❤

[@TheRealMrRoyal]

Best video you guys have ever done!!

[@Shenal_Pererira]

I'm A R-34 guy but in this one I routed for the chaser. There's something special about that car man! I love it!. Proper JDM stuff!

[@MoakeyDoke]

I’m with you here, I’m 1000% an RB guy, but that chaser is special. It sounds amazing

[@samueljackson2257]

@@MoakeyDokeall straight 6’s do!

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@MoakeyDoke The RB sounds better - but that's about all it's got over the JZ.

[@juiicer]

Proper JDM Grandpa spec saloon. The JZX100 is amazing!

[@javic1979]

@@juiicer if only the roof was 2 inches taller id own one.

[@koryhardy9594]

Never clicked so fast

[@azstarz100]

Great race, loved this one

[@deraj_adako]

One of the best episodes thus far!!

[@chrisgeorge84]

These aren’t the fastest cars they’ve ever raced by far but you can see the excitement that crazy Manual cars can give people judging by their reactions. Much more animated and you can see the adrenaline is much more intense

[@Traxxmaciek]

On a roll these cars would probably walk some cars that you don’t expect. Adam LZ has a Chaser, and he has said that it pull on his tuned 911 Turbo S on the top end

[@totov7673]

​​​@@TraxxmaciekNot a chance no it wont! these cars are not that fast there just verry fun to drive. a bone stock MK8.5 gti will smoke them I hope you know a bone stock mk 8.5 gti FWD 🤣does 13.8 on the 1/4 mile. Its automatic so the others are more fun to drive.

[@totov7673]

​​@@TraxxmaciekBro they had 550 HP and only did 14.3 on 1/4 it shows building your own car and modding vs manufactors its a defferent level bc manufactors are enginered plus with less HP they will be faster. I bet you put these on a dyno you would all freak out how much less it would have.

[@Traxxmaciek]

@@totov7673 definitely it will. First of all go back to school and learn to read. I said His chaser and His turbo s. Nothing mentioned about the cars in the video. And I said top end. A 1/4mile is a launch and low end, nothing to do with top end. His chaser has a 2jz 3l with 750wheel hp. It definitely can pull on a 700hp crank awd car. And yes modified cars definitely faster than production cars. Don’t compare drift cars that are built to lose traction in a 1/4mile. A drag built 400hp civic can smoke a “manufacture engineered” 600hp car in a 1/4mile Don’t talk if you don’t know what you’re talking about

[@yota8325]

​@totov7673 it's a traction issue. Ofc If they had a less stancey alignment and better tires they would be alot faster in the quarter

[@somefitcarguy]

Honestly one of the most fun episodes! Those jdm boosty inline 6's make such epic noises

[@mrzmanm90]

One of the most entertaining vids of em all 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Kai-qr7ho]

This episode is so much fun to watch!

[@MaxFiveGames]

Matt a car reviewer does not get the limiter... Bro you bang it off the limiter until you see speed is not climbing anymore, then you insta shift it. Or even better do a test run and look at what speed you hit the limiter and shift at that time.. :D The car is literally stuck at 70 km/h and he still bagging of the limiter for like 5 sec... cmon Matt 🤦

[@rolandbrazzers7786]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂 like God damn that was brutal to watch haha

[@ArchiveAmerica]

Literally scrolled 100 comments before a single person even mentioned this! Ive never seen ANYONE not know that sound means shift! He must be deaf as a post not to hear it.

[@sdluke]

well that's because he's used to the no skill drag race of automatic transmissions. he should do more manual launches to learn proper

[@Traxxmaciek]

Mat is used to hold the brake and throttle. Let go of the brake before the hands go down and that’s it You could see in this episode that yianny is a better driver than him. He understands cars more

[@prithvichudasama8682]

Well this shows Matt's not a car guy like we have thought!

[@abdulrehmanharoon9881]

Legend says the JZX-100 is still trying to get on boost to this day.

[@Traxxmaciek]

No. Just mat that can really drive

[@dillonsass6609]

Matt can't drive a real car. His looking for launch control and sat nav 😂😂😂

[@SHWELL11]

Ive only beening watching for the past 10 months, and I have to say, this video seemed like the most FUN of all the vids Ive watched..

[@abolfazlabouali5084]

I loved this drage race. Thanks for testing these handmade cars. It was great. ❤❤

[@garage5125]

i am not sure what happened with fifth gear in the skyline, but i just saw that NASTY moneyshift in 18:01 from 4th to 3th, lucky his engine stayed in one piece lol luke is a legend as always, proper driver who knows his car well, i think it would be good to have him here more often

[@Person_-sy3oz]

"3th" nice

[@sjhudon386]

Threeth

[@CrazyPanda688]

Bro went into threeorth gear

[@olibarber2232]

Did you not watch the video? He lost 5th gear… as he went to lift his clutch up he didn’t have any 5th gear so when he accelerated it just went straight to the limiter as if it was in neutral. Definitely not a money shift from 4th to 3rd.

[@garage5125]

@@olibarber2232 for sure sounded like it, and it also appeared on the dash, than he went form 4th to 3rd, i don´t know those gearboxes internally, but maybe he misshifted and damaged the internals by the brute force, and thats why he could not select 5th. for sure went to third, the dash would not say that for nothing, even sounded like that

[@01gtbdaily30]

Former JZX110 Mark II owner. Man I miss that car but I don’t miss looking for parts that aren’t performance related. Fricking rear passenger window regulator was $500 imported from Japan and 4 week wait.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Are they not even common with other Toyota/Lexus models on the same platform of the same era?

[@cheeseontoastbrah]

So i guess you didn't know where to look is what you're saying

[@01gtbdaily30]

@@Beer_Dad1975 the JZX110 Mark 2 isn’t like the JZX100 chaser which is basically a Camry in North America. Interior pieces weren’t shared with any Lexus IS model or Camry model . Interior pieces and parts were completely different.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@01gtbdaily30 I'm somewhat familiar with them as they are fairly common on New Zealand roads, & I've owned a fair number of JDM Toyotas myself over the years - but didn't realise they were so specialised. Guess it was a different time back then, now days manufacturers steal everything they can from the parts bin to save money.

[@3n3ly7m9]

@@Beer_Dad1975 Most cars don't share window regulators. Unless its like the same model like a Lexus IS300/ Toyota AS300

[@EmanuelNhemachena-rm5zj]

Great video guys!

[@R6Dave11]

Entertaining video, nice work. Those cars are slower than I expected but I guess given the dampness, it's not fair to judge.

[@isaac5amuel]

Out of the many many many drag races that I see on this channel this one put the widest smile on my face. Sheeshh nothing like proper JDMs and of course the affordable and mod liberty category! Thanks CarWow

[@totov7673]

there not that fast but verry fun to drive

[@Fhfhdjdksks292i2]

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[@joengugi1]

Am CarWow and you are watching Mat Watson all the way from Nairobi Kenya. Going old school.... Very nice

[@giftmorzel6318]

swafi ngugi

[@jimmydaud1130]

Kanairo innit

[@lynohGara9]

Gotha tena😂

[@clivekamwata1708]

I really enjoyed This video. There was so much fun

[@sanjeevangengatharan4570]

One of the funniest videos with just pure vibes. Love this content need more of this with Luke 😂😂😂😂

[@ridgymusic6294]

Best thing about Saturdays

[@Monki101]

Yani complaining about Lukes jump start when his jump was by far worse, hilarious!

[@martyn5416]

Most entertaining video for a while 👍🏼

[@robinthebobin6537]

This Luke guy is a legend. I think that's the first time I've ever seen an owner of a car absolutely insist on someone else absolutely abusing their car to the greatest extent possible😂😂. Can tell Mat's absolutely terrified by how relaxed Luke is😂

[@stripessin]

THE BEST RACE THIS YEAR TILL DATEE!!

[@scub_bubbles1183]

This has been the most enjoyable video in a long time. Bring back more of these manual races with yanni. So amazing!

[@jitnayak6483]

The last shots of drifts are just🔥🔥🔥

[@fhmmst]

Most Entertaining best episode ever on this channel!👍

[@samuelriley5975]

This video has been my favourite for a long long time 😂 chaser owner has some sick energy

[@nickhaddon538]

This was so much fun to watch, you guys keeps smashing it, fresh and different every time but always enjoyable.

[@lachyaplin5198]

Was good to see Luke back on the channel, very entertaining dude and his knowledge goes a long way for the video 😊

[@ashleymatthew246]

As a chaser fanatic I'm in absolute love to this chaser tribute video❤❤

[@aws6591]

I've never been a Japanese car fan but that Luke has converted me. He's a vibe.

[@VaneNaumovski]

Luke is such a mad man. Lad knows how to drive. That was quite fun to watch, too bad Charlie had to retire.

[@ashleyseehra4663]

by far the best episode!!!

[@JohnnyToshy]

Literally the most CHAOTIC Carwow Video ever...... But without Doubt the Best!!

[@crumbs668]

Best vid so far this year, more of this please!

[@aaronbane969]

I remember the Chaser! I first saw it in the original Gran Turismo and Gran Turismo 2. When I saw Chaser in the thumbnail. I had to watch this video.

[@Lwardy07]

We need more of this!!

[@bkhantheking1]

Now that was a video right there, Fast and furious style! Proper drag and shifting gears and drifting 😮🎉🎉🎉

[@th3master]

2 beautiful cars! loved the video! The sounds are amazing!

[@GMEv1suals]

One of the best car wow video hands down! We need more JMD Madness on this channel! So much more entertaining to watch!

[@ChantalAnn-Marie]

Lukes S15 is legendary 🙌 nice to see his chaser in the race, and even better that its been left as manual. This soft spot I have for JDMs will kill me one day 🤣 we need more of these on the channel!

[@bigwilito]

This HAS to be thee best Episode eva!

[@suby.a]

nah one of ur best vids lads. no intro bs just straight into the action nonstop👌🏼

[@TheBigd1975]

We need more of this man on the channel.

[@elnoel1220]

This is the best Carwow drag since the Rimac Nevera vs SF90. Amazing stuff!

[@maverickbeezley1311]

LOVE THE VIDEO it’s soo much cooler too watch them drift and have fun instead of super expensive cars

[@TheNickmoura]

We missed this kind of videos. Great energy ❤

[@304_Luey]

I love this video. I swear I was smiling the whole way through. Need more vibes like this.

[@catalin170102]

awesome video!! I would LOVE to see more JDM cars on this channel 😍

[@TynesStudios]

Best. Drag. Yet! Real and gritty. Again please.

[@mohamedmagdy8291]

This is the best emotional race i've ever seen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥♥️

[@paulobettencourt]

I must say that nothing is better than the Saturday video of Carwow, better yet if there is Matt and Yanny, but I'd like to say also one big thanks to the editing team for the wonderful work they made. Keep doing. 👍👍👍👍

[@Angel-nl1cr]

Best episode of the year so far 🤩 welcome back Yianni

[@deadkemper]

A lot more skill involved..And everyone had fun ! great vid

[@sharpshooter012345]

R34 is such a beautiful car.

[@HyperVanilo]

But overrated

[@Sunrisu]

You must be blind

[@nibhedude]

Nope it's not it's good looking but definitely not beatiful I'd say it's ugly agressive looking if that makes any sense

[@steve--o]

@@Sunrisu ratio suggest otherwise 🤓

[@NCMJOEL]

​@HyperVanilo well underated as hell. Supra is What is most overated

[@_Ape_]

Finally they gave the times for all the races I've been wanting this for so long

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent race!

[@BenCx94]

We need more of these 2 best episode yet. Seeing Matt drifting around was awesome 😅

[@hakai7331]

That chaser is monster And manual shifting 🔥🔥🔥

[@sircefiro]

R34 is obviously faster just the driving is the difference

[@aristomenismourtarakos9613]

That was freaking AMAZING!

[@bogdann2309]

Defo on of the best videos 👌👌

[@Martin-hh3ju]

WHAT a video lads,.brilliant

[@japangarden9721]

Skyline 💙

[@Resist_Oppression]

Glad to see Yianni back again!. Dope epi!

[@yiannimize]

🎉