1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM would be higher. At 8,424 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (670 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. (660 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 24 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (913 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. (705 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Dodge | McLaren |
| Model | Viper | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8424 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 670 HP | 660 HP |
| Torque | 913 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 345 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
