1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 395 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Dodge | McLaren |
Model | Viper | F1 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6061 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |