1998 McLaren F1 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 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 448 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 321 kg more than 1998 McLaren F1.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 McLaren F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1998 McLaren F1 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | McLaren | Subaru |
Model | F1 | Forester |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2616 mm |