1997 McLaren F1 vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 McLaren F1 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 318 more horse power than 2010 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 McLaren F1 | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | McLaren | BMW |
| Model | F1 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2888 mm |
