1996 BMW 840 vs. 1997 McLaren F1
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1997 McLaren F1.
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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1997 McLaren F1 | |
Make | BMW | McLaren |
Model | 840 | F1 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |