1996 BMW 523 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, both 1996 BMW 523 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 457 more horse power than 1996 BMW 523. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 523 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 523. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 523 | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | 523 | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
