1999 McLaren F1 vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 11 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 418 more horse power than 2010 Audi A3. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A3 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
Because 2010 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 McLaren F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A3 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | McLaren | Audi |
| Model | F1 | A3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2578 mm |
