1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, both 1996 McLaren F1 GTR and 1996 Opel Frontera 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 512 more horse power than 1996 Opel Frontera. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1996 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 800 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | McLaren | Opel |
| Model | F1 GTR | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
