1984 Fiat 131 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat 131 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 590 more horse power than 1984 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1984 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 36 kg more than 1984 Fiat 131. 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 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Fiat 131 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Fiat | McLaren |
Model | 131 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |