PUSHING TESLA AUTOPILOT TO THE LIMIT! HW3 VS HW4 ON A DARK RAINY NIGHT

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This video pits Tesla's Hardware 3 (in a Model 3) against Hardware 4 (in a Model Y) on a dark, rainy night, testing standard Autopilot and FSD Beta. The reviewer found both systems performed impressively well under challenging conditions, exceeding expectations for vision-only capabilities. However, neither hardware version demonstrated a significant advantage over the other in terms of core driving logic, with both exhibiting similar quirks like hugging the right side of the road and inconsistent auto-wiper performance. The Model 3 (HW3) was noted to track straighter in turns, while the Model Y (HW4) felt slightly looser. The FSD Beta, while using different logic, also showed inconsistencies and required human intervention. Ultimately, the reviewer concluded that for current ownership experience, the difference between HW3 and HW4 is negligible, with HW3 even performing slightly better in this specific test. A major recurring criticism for both systems was the unreliability of auto-wipers and the perceived lack of utility from vision-only systems without ultrasonic sensors for close-quarters maneuvering.