The Challenger got the jump both times because he was the one doing the horn blowing. The Vette wasn't getting left in the dust and I think it would have been a little closer had they both flat pedaled at exactly the same time.
Actually - it's more like 900lbs difference. :icon_smil (4,4xx lbs VS 3,5xx lbs). I'd like to see an auto VS auto and/or a manual VS manual race. Willing to bet the outcome is a bit different.