1999 McLaren F1 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 233 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | McLaren | Porsche |
| Model | F1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |
