1995 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 17 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 371 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 330.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 330. (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | McLaren | BMW |
| Model | F1 GTR | 330 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
