1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1999 McLaren F1 and 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 464 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 340 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 McLaren F1 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | McLaren | Subaru |
Model | F1 | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6061 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |