1996 McLaren F1 GTR vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 McLaren F1 GTR 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 287 more horse power than 2004 Porsche 911. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 222 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | McLaren | Porsche |
| Model | F1 GTR | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 627 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 715 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
