1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM 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 430 more horse power than 2010 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 523 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | McLaren | BMW |
| Model | F1 LM | 128 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2659 mm |
