1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 548 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rover P4 weights approximately 230 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 496 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 McLaren F1 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | McLaren | Rover |
Model | F1 | P4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6061 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |