1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 17 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 260 more horse power than 2012 BMW 750. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1043 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 750. (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 750. 2012 BMW 750 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. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | McLaren | BMW |
| Model | F1 LM | 750 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3211 mm |
