1999 Lexus GS vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, both 1999 Lexus GS 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus GS weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
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 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus GS. (298 Nm). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus GS. 1999 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1999 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1999 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lexus GS | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Lexus | McLaren |
| Model | GS | F1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 618 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
