Is it possible to drift a Tesla Model 3 on a track better than a 350z?

[papervu]

Just wondering to see what you guys will vote on.

 

[heavyD]

You need to be a little specific as to what version of Model 3. RWD or AWD. Regardless it's going to be far easier to drift a 350Z given it's front engine RWD architecture.

 

[ngng]

If you're asking, you're probably going to end up off track or in a wall.

 

[MountainPass]

If it is a RWD Model 3, it is rear-heavy, open-diff, and has no handbrake, so yes, 350Z is a much better choice.

 

[804son]

I used to have a 350Z, It was tail happy to begin with. It would be much easier to drift the 350Z than a Model 3. In all other ways though the Model 3 is a much better vehicle.

 

[mgs333]

Speaking of rear heavy, does anyone know the fr weight distribution of the Rwd? I couldn't find anything online.

 

[turns2stone]

If you have a Performance Model 3, you can put 95% of the power to the rear, so drifting should be quite easy/fun. Especially considering it has more power than a 350Z.

 

[The Other Dan]

If you have a Performance Model 3, you can put 95% of the power to the rear, so drifting should be quite easy/fun. Especially considering it has more power than a 350Z.

Trackmode doesn't, can't, send all it's power to one end or the other. It's actually  cutting power to the end you don't want power. And that's only happening when the wheel is turned. Once you straighten the wheels, the other motor kicks in.

 

[turns2stone]

Trackmode doesn't, can't, send all it's power to one end or the other. It's actually  cutting power to the end you don't want power. And that's only happening when the wheel is turned. Once you straighten the wheels, the other motor kicks in.

Bad phrasing on my part, obviously the power from the front motor can't magically transfer to the rear motor.

However, I didn't realize your selection was overridden when the wheels were straight.

 

[pdx_m3s]

You’ll need to add a proper diff ($$$), proper coilovers and suspension components, hydraulic handbrake, and some sort of electronics to bypass the factory stability/traction control. And it still won’t be as good as a 350Z.

 

[stopcrazypp]

Speaking of rear heavy, does anyone know the fr weight distribution of the Rwd? I couldn't find anything online.

Initial specs were quoted as below, but I don't believe Tesla ever updated them with later changes:
47% front, 53% rear (Model 3)
48% front, 52% rear (Model 3 Long Range)
Tesla Model 3 production specs revealed: up to 310 miles range, 140 mph top speed, and more

 

[buckets0fun]

Considering there’s the white 3 at AVS&Adam’s that gets down, I’m sure anyone could have fun in any car they chose.

The poll is odd, but

 

[LiamPope]

Question is too vague so can only honestly answer maybe!

I mean, could a pro drifter drift a Model 3 on a track better than a learner driver in a 350Z? Yes.

Could someone in a Model 3 win a drift competition against someone in a 350Z? Yes, why not?

But in general, all else being equal, discounting any specific circumstances like above, is a Model 3 a 'better' drift machine than a 350Z? Big no, imho!