1994 McLaren F1 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 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 107 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 917. (520 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 917.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
1994 McLaren F1 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | McLaren | Porsche |
Model | F1 | 917 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 6062 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 627 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 881 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |