1994 McLaren F1 vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 McLaren F1 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 292 more horse power than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 450 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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm). This means 1994 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 McLaren F1 | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | McLaren | BMW |
| Model | F1 | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6062 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 371 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
