1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 McLaren F1 LM and 1995 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 469 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 478 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | McLaren | Peugeot |
Model | F1 LM | 406 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |