1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 McLaren F1 LM and 1995 Saturn SL 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 560 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SL. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 LM weights approximately 7 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL. 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, 1995 Saturn SL, 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 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SL. (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | McLaren | Saturn |
| Model | F1 LM | SL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
