1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. 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 574 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. 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 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | McLaren | Volkswagen |
| Model | F1 GTR | Passat |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
