1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo P 1800 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 512 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | McLaren | Volvo |
| Model | F1 GTR | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
