1971 BMW 3 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | BMW | McLaren |
Model | 3 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |