1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 542 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 McLaren F1 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | McLaren |
Model | Giulietta | F1 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2720 mm |