1996 Honda Legend vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR

To start off, both 1996 Honda Legend 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 425 more horse power than 1996 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Legend weights approximately 550 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.

Because 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend. 1996 Honda Legend 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 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Honda Legend 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
Make Honda McLaren
Model Legend F1 GTR
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3472 cc 6061 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 627 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 297 Nm 715 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2720 mm


 

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