2001 McLaren F1 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
To start off, 2001 McLaren F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR would be higher. At 6,898 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. (604 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR (770 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 McLaren F1 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR | |
| Make | McLaren | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | F1 | CLK GTR |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 6898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 770 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
