1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 GTR 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 331 more horse power than 1999 Renault Spider. (296 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 124 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Spider. (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | McLaren | Renault |
| Model | F1 GTR | Spider |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
