1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Viper and 1999 McLaren F1 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 52 more horse power than 1999 McLaren F1. (618 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 McLaren F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
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 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 McLaren F1. (649 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Dodge | McLaren |
| Model | Viper | F1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8424 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 670 HP | 618 HP |
| Torque | 913 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
