1994 McLaren F1 vs. 1986 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1994 McLaren F1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Soarer 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 512 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 62 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 McLaren F1 (881 Nm) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Soarer. 1986 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1994 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1994 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 McLaren F1 | 1986 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | F1 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6062 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
