1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 605 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 270 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | McLaren | Trabant |
| Model | F1 GTR | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
