1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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) has 297 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (330 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 345 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) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1996 McLaren F1 GTR has manual transmission. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | McLaren |
| Model | Corvette | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 627 HP |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
