1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1993 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru Vivio 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 555 more horse power than 1993 Subaru Vivio. (63 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1993 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 McLaren F1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 McLaren F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru Vivio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru Vivio. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1993 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | McLaren | Subaru |
| Model | F1 | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2320 mm |
