1999 McLaren F1 vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 McLaren F1 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 489 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Celica. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2002 Toyota Celica. 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, 2002 Toyota Celica, 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 2002 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | F1 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
