1998 McLaren F1 vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 McLaren F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Century would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 684 kg more than 1998 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. 1997 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1998 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 McLaren F1 | 1997 Toyota Century | |
Make | McLaren | Toyota |
Model | F1 | Century |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |