1984 BMW M6 vs. 1984 McLaren MP4
To start off, both 1984 BMW M6 and 1984 McLaren MP4 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 McLaren MP4 (741 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1984 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1984 McLaren MP4.
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.
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1984 BMW M6 | 1984 McLaren MP4 | |
Make | BMW | McLaren |
Model | M6 | MP4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 540 kg |