1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima 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 502 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 512 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, 2010 Nissan Altima, 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | McLaren | Nissan |
| Model | F1 LM | Altima |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2776 mm |
