1997 McLaren F1 vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1997 McLaren F1 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 556 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 McLaren F1 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 McLaren F1 | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | F1 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
