1995 Chrysler Viper vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, both 1995 Chrysler Viper and 1995 McLaren F1 GTR were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1995 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 470 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chrysler Viper | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Chrysler | McLaren |
| Model | Viper | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
