1998 McLaren F1 vs. 1998 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1998 McLaren F1 and 1998 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 514 more horse power than 1998 Volvo V40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V40 weights approximately 64 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, 1998 Volvo V40, 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
1998 McLaren F1 | 1998 Volvo V40 | |
Make | McLaren | Volvo |
Model | F1 | V40 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |