Matt Watson from Car Throttle competed in a racing challenge with a remote control (RC) car against David Coulthard in a Formula 1 (F1) car, a Red Bull RB7. The RC car was a custom-built, high-performance model with a 1,400-pound price tag, while the F1 car boasted 800 horsepower and a top speed of over 200 mph.
In the first round, the RC car surprisingly beat the F1 car, completing the quarter-mile in 8.6 seconds compared to the F1 car's 9.5 seconds. However, the RC car's performance was inconsistent, and it experienced technical issues in subsequent rounds.
The final round saw the F1 car emerge victorious, with the RC car experiencing a "catastrophic failure" of its transmission box. The F1 car completed the half-mile in a faster time, winning the challenge.
The video also featured a braking test, where the RC car was able to stop faster than the F1 car from a speed of 160 km/h.
Here are the facts extracted from the text:
1. The RC car is racing against a Formula 1 car, specifically the Red Bull RB7.
2. The Formula 1 car has a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine with 800 horsepower.
3. The Formula 1 car weighs around 700 kilos due to its carbon fiber construction.
4. The RC car has a top speed of 80 kilometers per hour in second gear.
5. The quarter-mile time for the RC car is 8.6 seconds.
6. The quarter-mile time for the Formula 1 car is 9.5 seconds.
7. The RC car is powered by batteries and has a lot of motors.
8. The RC car has a price tag of around £1,400, including electronics.
9. The Formula 1 car is worth £189,000 with options.
10. The RC car and the Formula 1 car are racing from a standstill.
11. The RC car is equipped with a dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive.
12. The Formula 1 car has a single gear and a soft start programmed to control its acceleration.
13. The RC car has an active steering system that helps it stay straight.
14. The Formula 1 car has a catastrophic failure in its transmission box during one of the races.
15. The RC car is able to brake from 160 kilometers per hour in a short distance, but its braking performance is not as good as expected.