1994 BMW 854 vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1997 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1997 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | 854 | F1 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
