1999 McLaren F1 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 118 more horse power than 2008 Porsche 911. (500 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 245 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 McLaren F1 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | McLaren | Porsche |
Model | F1 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 6061 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |