2001 McLaren F1 vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 370 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, 2001 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 McLaren F1 | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | McLaren | Nissan |
| Model | F1 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
