1998 McLaren F1 vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 McLaren F1 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 441 more horse power than 2007 Saturn Sky. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Saturn Sky.
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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Sky. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 McLaren F1 | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | McLaren | Saturn |
| Model | F1 | Sky |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2420 mm |
