1977 BMW 528 vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1997 McLaren F1.
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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
Make | BMW | McLaren |
Model | 528 | F1 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |