1974 Fiat 124 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 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) has 601 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 152 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 124 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Fiat | McLaren |
| Model | 124 | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 660 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 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 | 910 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
