1998 McLaren F1 vs. 1996 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Primera. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Primera weights approximately 174 kg more than 1998 McLaren F1.
Because 1998 McLaren F1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 McLaren F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Primera. (177 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 McLaren F1 | 1996 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | McLaren | Nissan |
| Model | F1 | Primera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
