1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1994 Renault Express
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Express 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 615 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 242 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 McLaren F1 LM is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 McLaren F1 LM. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Renault Express, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1994 Renault Express | |
| Make | McLaren | Renault |
| Model | F1 LM | Express |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
