1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2003 McLaren F1
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 780 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Chevrolet Caprice. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 2003 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2003 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 2003 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | McLaren |
| Model | Caprice | F1 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 6062 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
