1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 128 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | McLaren | Nissan |
Model | F1 LM | Skyline |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |