1978 Lada 1600 vs. 2001 McLaren F1
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1600 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 McLaren F1 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1978 Lada 1600. 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, 2001 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1600 | 2001 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Lada | McLaren |
| Model | 1600 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 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 | 1030 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
