1996 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1996 McLaren F1 GTR were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155. (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 155.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | McLaren |
| Model | 155 | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 9500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1120 kg |
