OLD RIVALS ON SMOKE.. 450BHP ASTRA GSI v 425BHP FOCUS RS

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[@VelociRapT0M]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the absolute perfection that is the gear ratios on MK4 Astra's. Even the standard 1.8's could out accelerate the golf gti's of the time 👌

[@rossmacmillan3415]

This! I had a mk4 2.0 SRI and my mates 1.8 used to be better off the lights

[@LondonCanary1902]

I've got a 1.8 coupe and the close ratio box is great for 0-60. On the motorway however it gets a bit too revvy

[@charliebelton1994]

Im a vauxhall man, owning both a gsi and vxr, but those mk1 focus RS's are absolute perfection, timeless design, iconic sparco seats and a fantastic powerplant, they really are something special. Glad the GSI won though, z20 power ftw!

[@Foxy_ST170]

Never owned either but love my Mk1 St170

[@charliebelton1994]

@@Foxy_ST170 st170s are superb. They are superb on track, and a really nice drive. Only going up in value too!

[@wiggamist6969]

rs needed the jamie driver mod haha

[@jakeayres3355]

GSI owner here aswell, owned the car for 11 years. Z20 allday!

[@seanmaguire380]

The RS was custom designed from the ground up. Very similar to the current GR Yaris. Colin McCrae was involved in set up and design. Only 3000 made worldwide. Vauxhall had fallen off a cliff at this point. Ten a penny GSi.

[@chrispick306]

You can’t beat those exhaust notes, such a shame cars today sound like wasps in jars!!

[@jamboSAFC]

Thats just all civics with fart cans😅

[@ThomasDoubting5]

I agree I heard a fiesta st yesterday sounded dreadful

[@gtfree1809]

port injection.

[@chrispick306]

@@ThomasDoubting5 awful aren’t they, if I had any of the new turbo’d 1.6-2.0 engines I’d make sure I kept a resonated system to keep the fart noise down.

[@chrispick306]

@@jamboSAFC nah man all these new 1.6-2.0l turbo engines sound shocking, no more deep powerful noises just crackle farty noises, fiesta st, mk3 focus rs, Audi s3, golf r, civic turbo’s etc etc

[@TheTechnoaddict]

The focus lost it's weight advantage when the driver stepped in the car😅 great cars👌

[@dutchschaefer5787]

😂 facts 😂

[@gopium1976]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@audriulis]

Big fat fact 👍🏻

[@911to997]

😂😂

[@dubbled5287]

Lmao can not deny that

[@Pedro_opc]

Both cars are well preserved. But for me that astra is simply lovely 👌👌

[@davebradley641]

Agree 👍 love the MK4 GSi shape and with a nicely tuned engine 👌😎

[@skotters]

That old RS is just one of the cleanest looking 3-doors ever made.

[@tombell3475]

My dad is a ford guy and I'm a Vauxhall guy, cant wait to show him this later. Mad respect to both cars.

[@michaelhorsman3380]

U going to proper wind him up lol

[@miatalif3501]

Let us know what happens lol

[@scottykilmer1094]

yeah you should tell your dad also that the Opel has more horsepower and torque, and the driver was lightweight. 🤣🤣

[@miatalif3501]

Didn't the focus have 70 more torque and was lighter than than the astra

[@TheChiraagG]

@@michaelhorsman3380 nah there should be mutual respect to preferences...!

[@5pr1nk57]

As a Vaux guy, this was the best thing I've seen all month! 😁 Focus owner over confident and got served up a hearty portion of humble pie! 😅 Still all good fun though and two timeless classic motors! These are the best OG battles! ❤

[@entusiasta_virtual]

My thoughts exactly, a huge pie or humbleness was served by the GSI and i loved it.

[@scottwilson7927]

Vaux guy cheated by running 500+ 😂

[@scottwilson7927]

There’s no way he’s 430 the way he chased down the rs on the first race

[@charliebelton1994]

@@scottwilson7927 is it was over 430 it would spin through 3rd. He started in 3rd and wasn't on boost. F23 boxes are notoriously long geared.

[@lewis72]

Focus may have been faster if the driver had eaten fewer pies.

[@alancobbin]

As much as I’m a ford fan boy,gotta show the love for that GSI,nice one chaps 👍😉💪

[@deanoscott]

I'm exactly the same mate. Totally agree.

[@ww3110]

Focus aged so well! 🥹

[@squareblueorange]

Old school battles are the best 😎. Even though the astra is the faster car I'd still take the RS 👍

[@jokersweet]

He was confident about winning both the roll race & drag race Unfortunately the table turned over astra took the win. Well done to both. 😊

[@dandylion1987]

Thanks mate, don't need to watch the video now ...

[@cnewbz8582]

finally the old hot hatches bk on n manuals 🔥🔥,, these cars age so well n still look modern ❤

[@orbytl2799]

painfully slow looking fwd manuals 🤣

[@andy110492]

@@orbytl2799 400+bhp in fwd car is far from slow, hot hatchs ain't drag cars b road bash and track day toys

[@MR-SR20]

​​@@orbytl2799 These fwd manuals will smash a lot of new shit out there

[@orbytl2799]

@@andy110492 pointless having 400 bhp going through the front wheels for thrashing round B roads pointless having 400 bhp going through the front wheels for launching it only really of any use already rolling on a straight road

[@andy110492]

@@orbytl2799 its really not with a diff the right rubber with a good geo setup and a good driver 400bhp easy to use, look at how many big power focus's there is with a syvecs ecu or seat leons with nearly 500bhp, too many people focus on power and not being able to put it on the road or they are too heavy with the right foot

[@9002alex]

What is this sorcery? Fwd, manual hot hatches with PROPER engine notes?! That’s awesome, love seeing these older style matchups. Both those would still hold their own. Nice!

[@fish7660]

Z20 gang 🚗💨

[@JamesBalazs]

Best engine 😉

[@kevinf2231]

I used to have a Arden Blue GSi and it was a awesome car. It used to wipe the floor with my mate's m3 and shock alot of people when they rolled up on it. Regret selling... Good old days

[@oleo007]

Astra G, i love this car,Z20LEH and F23 gearbox great combination!OG one of my favorite notifications!

[@nicolarse6227]

Quality line up!!! I used to have a GSi and loved how rare it was to see another, although they were released at a similar time that MK1 Focus RS was built to a much better spec from factory… Still, the z20 is so easy to tune I still love them today.

[@keiranwilliams8001]

Be a closer race if the rs didn't hit the limiter in every gear

[@SeanSer]

Was looking for this comment, that focus needs a driver mod for sure 😂

[@timothyhewitt6736]

Or missing gears, should've put someone in the seat who could drive.

[@NobodyI991]

As well as a driver with a few less KG!

[@twainfenton2219]

Driver is way too heavy

[@jamesselby5303]

He can't drive for toffee

[@keithweston6070]

More of these old school battles please. I've always had a thing for the GSI. Well done fella

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

I honestly thought the Focus would batter the GSI but that Vauxhall is one little beast!

[@escos0410]

I reckon on the twisty stuff the out come would be different though

[@asifnoaman8978]

@@escos0410 nope, the Astra has lotus developed suspension as standard

[@toddc6682]

The Focus driver sucks!

[@matthewruss]

Probably would have if the driver knew how to drive

[@donaldmokgale3123]

Oh my gosh what a freaking awesome race!! You can tell the difference is the size of the turbo 30mm vs 28mm.... Opel power baby!!!!!! Let's goooooo!!!!

[@michaellafalce7350]

Liam Marra! The guy with the 400hp Leon Cupra is back with the Astra GSI.

[@cnewbz8582]

n that z20 engine if dne right it a beast of a engine

[@84collection]

The RS driver gives me anxiety with those late gear changes. GSi owner knows how to get the best out of the power delivery

[@nelg1973]

That Astra is quick, but.... That go kart next week looks mental 👌🏽

[@gtfree1809]

great gsi driver, that 1/4 mile start was perfect

[@Bilboswaggamuffin]

Absolute madness I love old school battles like this as much as the focus lost I’ve always been a fast Ford kinda guy from the start since I grew up around my dad owning classic mk2 escorts and cosworths I would pick the focus any day

[@ahsanzaigham471]

Epic power shifts from both drivers, applause 👍🏻✌🏻

[@leonfrancis3913]

Love the old skool tear up. Bad ass. Thanks Jamie keep it coming

[@AESTHETICC.]

That Astra looks amazing clean and fast, good race 🔥😤

[@johnjackson2349]

Used to own a 300bhp mk1 focus rs back in the day number 2730, it was quick but really struggled at that power level, also being a 5 speed gearbox top end was terrible. Remember when I bought it brand new front tyres, after 1 year and 4.5k miles they were 0.6mm of tread left 😂😂😂

[@Jonny.Jr.Jay.Junior]

Dude was driving that RS like it was a boosted civic... Never be so cocky when racing. Just be humble, losing doesnt hurt. Such kool cars, i never seen the black one before (they're isnt any in Canada)

[@SikyGTI]

Would take focus any day 💪🏻

[@ARDEN440i]

Both cars are a timeless design. They look so good!

[@Galahadfairlight]

I love that there is attention to detail on the weight per tonne and thinking the Focus had a weight advantage, without acknowledging the weight of the drivers ;) One was a stick, the other the whole tree!!

[@mikeyyeoman8581]

Amount of vaux guys here is mad. Amount of love for the gsi's is unreal, ❤

[@danski1487]

Massive RS fan boy! Love to own one of those some day! I don't think it's capable of beating the GSI at those powers but it could definitely have been a lot closer if the lad in the RS hadn't nudged the limiter in EVVVVVVVVERY gear 😂 Good to see some old skool on the channel 👌

[@yhshah21]

Woulda been interesting if drivers swapped cars.

[@johnjackson2349]

The RS chassis struggles with these power levels, mine was 300bhp and became a tyre shredder, Clarkson back in the day commented on how the front end would weave on stock power levels 😂 it was THE best handling hot hatch of its day however and ford lost around £4.5k on everyone that rolled of the production line, serious parts were used on every aspect, sachs clutch, garret turbo, sparco seats just endless

[@posniknelb6114]

Throw some corners in ffs

[@TheKatWeasel]

I have loved this Astra GSI since day one, great design, engine and from a great time period for the hot hatch! This could push me to try find a decent one

[@tylerkelly4906]

This more my type of cars🔥 smashing it jamie! Keep it up man and keep them normal class cars coming! Way more relatable too many including myself!❤

[@HarryG98]

would make more sense to be FWD, RWD, 4WD

[@m70cct19]

that astra not only handed him a trip to gapistan but he was the pilot✈️✈️. both great cars thou 👌🏾

[@bencresswell1177]

Ahhh the astra love it spent many days in my delinquent youth years in my friends exactly same except standard tho red and black leather heated recaros amazing car 22 years later he still has it and drives it everyday

[@samuelcorgne4569]

This focus is so beautiful 🔥

[@Goldark96]

My dad has an opel astra from 2001 with 90k km. But i was always in love with OPC

[@JordieMotive97]

I'm a MK1 Focus lover but that Astra is a beast. I love this video as these are both cars that really require driving, not just paddle flicking - That MK1 Focus is still the one I'd take but GG!

[@timjoyce343]

I’m a Ford man through and through but those GSI’s are seriously quick cars and they both sound soo good for 4 bangers 😍😍

[@rickytan3585]

That astra has an incredible spool

[@mortyst290]

The z20 is a beast of an engine, had a few high power Vauxhalls but I think the owners need to prove there power figures cos that focus got owned every time. So either the focus ain’t got 425hp or the Astra has more than 450hp?? Either way mad one from them both.

[@timothyhewitt6736]

The owner can't drive, kept missing gears.

[@Galahadfairlight]

​@@timothyhewitt6736bet he's never missed dinner though!

[@scottwilson7927]

That gsi was running a lot more to catch up like that In the first race

[@Djvegar8]

Hmm good points made 🤔

[@ThomasDoubting5]

I think there was a driver factor going on , but even so i think the Astra had it on toast regardless puts its power on road well.

[@Soulvex]

Astra G is the best Astra ever built and one of the best Vauxhall platforms ever. Much love for a Focus of course.

[@stonenpebble]

Great video! From an ex mk4 Gsi owner I was happy with the result 😝 but I must say the mk1 focus have a better build quality! 2 great cars with different personalities 😁

[@lazarossas4852]

Another nice car comparison. As a car, I like the focus a lot more, but the driver of the astra is faster in the changes and probably knows how to start it better.(it is not only the + 25 bhp the difference)

[@ELISHANESFUSIONWORX]

Lets do this. Been waiting for a new one😎 Damn Astra is light years faster than the Focus.

[@Henry-to6yz]

Damn, this really makes me miss my Astra Coupe Turbo.

[@ashg7014]

Love both cars but that Astra 😍👌

[@nathandepasquale9571]

Gsi understated. Love them both.

[@SA-zoom1]

That GSi is one impressive build..awesome 👏

[@drivewayjunkie]

Both stunning hot hatches and fair play to both lads that turned up for the crack. 👌🏻👌🏻

[@jason21jburg]

The Astra gsi is timeless shape always loved these cars.

[@beckywilliams8587]

What a race some old boys proving their still here. Love the race Jamie.. love both cars... If theres a race where my 335d e90 can race I need be there.. 752 nm torque

[@liamsutcliffe473]

Always leaned towards Ford myself, but Vauxhall occasionally make a car I absolutely adore and the GSi is one of them. Worth a few quid now as well! ❤️👌

[@kirkdyer89]

We need more boost! We need more power! 😂😂

[@stevenmagee9097]

Another cracking video Jamie 🎉

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

Two old school cars putting on a fantastic show 👏

[@simongrayson2838]

Both tasty cars love how the focus owner thought he had it the bag how the tables turned so quickly lol

[@ashb3276]

Z20let Power!!!!! 🙂 well done Liam

[@SweVikingRC]

Wow!! had a Focus Rs -03 from -04-09... Best track car i have had ! Put about 17.000 punds in to it 👌 Really need to be a good driver to wheel that car

[@MrJKIZZY]

I’m Vauxhall lover the Astra didn’t disappoint.

[@Em_Ligman]

Love these FWD races!

[@RobertDavenport-et4mb]

I have that exact ford on forza 4,and great video Jamie once again.killin it

[@markburton8303]

That GSI is sick!! always want one of those.

[@fullyrc8555]

Love it that the Astra won! Don’t see many older fast Vauxhall’s.

[@turbomac5195]

Your car Jamie is stunning in the flesh wow the way you drove mad steady aswell 👊🏿💯🔥 Blue b7 👊🏿

[@SQKY1988]

One of the best things about a Sunday

[@nicholassneyers]

That astra sound tho 🔥🔥

[@Vinnievxr666]

Well done lads another great Battle 👌🏼🏁

[@sidbobby3233]

Take my hats off to u Vauxhall lads uz had the better performer on the day. Wicked video 😎😎✌✌👌👌👍👍

[@Blasterman124]

Always loved that gen astra

[@pageee1]

Clean little sleeper that Astra!!

[@mrgamer22956]

That astra looks mint 👌

[@tyablo]

focus driver too heavy 🤣 love how fast confidence vanishes on his face 😂

[@Lakisleon]

Loved the Astra. Bring it back against Leon Cupra, golf gti or a civic.

[@scottfer4]

Nice vid and congrats to the GSI :)

[@garynewell6947]

outstanding jamie love the old school that ford needs diferent tyres on it no grip whit them tyres

[@hyper8545]

Sweet builds 😮

[@timw5709]

Yes Liam, z20 power 🎉

[@Leeholtom2911]

Be humble or get humbled 😂😂 love the OG RS focus!!

[@richardgrubbe1013]

Vauxhall all the way lov the vxr z20 leh can't beat them engines when tuned right massive respect guys 👍

[@brechtnickmans92]

Good racing. The Astra GSI proves that the michelin ps4s is a reasonably cheap solution for hot hatches with no LSD. Continental Sportcontact 7 have even more grip, only on dry road surfaces. Self tested.

[@niknakz4339]

Ahhh the sweet taste of humble pie.

[@boyotunes]

Love the intro best part is seeing my mates bmw

[@Kj16V]

With 450 lb-ft, but only 425 bhp, the Focus looks like it needs a bigger turbo (more specifically, a bigger hot side), eg. a Gt3076r. Seems like the GT28 is running out of airflow at the top end. GT28s are 400bhp turbos really. BTW love both those cars, and love the content. Respect to the owners for giving them the thrashing they deserve!

[@elionrudari2846]

Opel&Vauxhall all time,hello from Germany 😊

[@FociPoint]

Having a built mk1 focus myself, was definitely gunnin for the rs, mg that thing aged well, simply looks fantastic. Great races nevertheless!

[@JPillay6684]

The last of the reliable opels / vauxhalls.

[@draconiangaming4856]

Gotta b the astra, i loved my old mk3 astra sport n seen some of those massively modded

[@_WESTSIDE_]

Damnnnn that focus 🤤🤤

[@claudiustefan8831]

Epic cars - loved to see those for a change

[@Manlikewezzo]

Can not wait for my forged zafira gsi to be done. 🙌🏻😎 Z20 for the win!! 😘

[@k1er4n544]

i think it is a W for both gents since they get to drive home in two timeless cars both of which i and probably many others admire