2001 Acura NSX vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 2001 Acura NSX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Acura | McLaren |
Model | NSX | F1 LM |
Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2720 mm |