1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. (570 Nm). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | McLaren |
Model | Corvette | F1 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 618 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 649 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |