1980 BMW M1 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 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 387 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 354 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | M1 | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
