1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 2 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 310 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1996 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | Pickster | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
