These guys drag raced a Lamborghini Revuelto and a Mazda Miata with surprising results, but there’s a catch

You’d expect a drag race between a Lamborghini Revuelto and a Mazda Miata to end a certain way.

But when a team of drivers took to the track in the middle of the desert, the Miata came out on top—not once, but five times.

So how exactly does a lightweight sports car beat the monstrous horsepower of the Revuelto?

Well, this drag race was performed under a very specific set of conditions: the Lambo was in all-electric mode.

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The roadster vs the Revuelto

There’s no denying the Mazda MX-5 Miata is legendary, holding the Guinness World Record as the best-selling two-seater sports car for good reason.

At 2,300 pounds, it’s lightweight and powered by a four-cylinder engine.

It’s easy to modify too, just look at the red Miata that looks remarkably like a Ferrari 250 GTO.

While it’s a track-day favorite, its 181 horsepower is a modest offering, especially when compared to, say, a Lamborghini Revuelto.

The plug-in hybrid has a V12 as well as three electric motors and pumps out a whopping 1,016 horsepower.

It’s also a beast when it comes to drag racing, taking on everything from a McLaren 765LT Spider to a Tesla Model S Plaid.

Two Motor1 drivers, Travis Okulski and Chris Rosales, decided to pit the Lambo’s high-tech engineering against the nimble Miata.

But to keep things interesting they introduced a catch: the Lamborghini Revuelto could only use its electric motors.

Can the Lamborghini Revuelto race in all-electric mode?

The first round of the drag race was over as soon as it began, with the Miata easily pulling ahead.

Round two was no better for the Revuelto, which struggled to even take off, let alone catch up with the Mazda.

For the third round, the pair decided to let the Lamborghini attempt to take back its pride.

In gas mode, there was absolutely no chance for the Miata as the V12 roared to life and left it in the dust.

In the name of science, the duo performed two roll races with the Revuelto in electric mode too.

This time, it was a much closer race; however, the Mazda Miata ultimately came out on top.

“If you want an EV and you want it for acceleration, don’t buy the Revuelto,” Okulski said.

“But if you want a fast car that’s exotic-looking, it’s a great choice.”