1994 McLaren F1 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 McLaren F1 (627 HP) has 550 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 McLaren F1 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 786 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1994 McLaren F1 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | McLaren | Toyota |
Model | F1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6062 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 627 HP | 77 HP |
Torque | 881 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |