1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1999 Seat Formula
To start off, both 1999 McLaren F1 and 1999 Seat Formula 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. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1999 Seat Formula. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Formula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Seat Formula. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Seat Formula is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 McLaren F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Formula will offer significantly more control. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Formula. (301 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Formula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1999 Seat Formula | |
| Make | McLaren | Seat |
| Model | F1 | Formula |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
