1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Volvo 740 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 531 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 740. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 210 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 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 740. (190 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
Make | McLaren | Volvo |
Model | F1 LM | 740 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 357 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |