1997 McLaren F1 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 14 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 298 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 645 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 McLaren F1 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | McLaren | BMW |
| Model | F1 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2761 mm |
