Ferrari F430 vs Toyota Corolla. Acceleration comparison, but in reverse

If the confrontation took place in the usual direction of travel there would be no mystery, and the Ferrari would sweep the board. But what happens when the direction of travel is reversed? Will the Ferrari be as fast?

In the video below you have the answer, although I think you can guess what it is. If you are not sure, click on “Read more”.

Indeed, the Toyota wins. Or rather, the Corolla humbles the Ferrari. The F430, as is the case with the vast majority of cars, has only one reverse gear, and with it it can reach a top speed of 82 km/h. However, the Corolla, which has no modifications of any kind, reaches 106 km/h.

How is this possible? The reason lies in the Toyota’s CVT (continuously variable transmission). These transmissions do not have a gear used exclusively for reversing; instead, within a certain speed range, the gear ratios are variable, there are no fixed ratios. And this happens both when you go forward and when you go backward.

Source | worldcarfans