2001 McLaren F1 vs. 2010 Alpina B7
To start off, 2010 Alpina B7 is newer by 9 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 125 more horse power than 2010 Alpina B7. (493 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2010 Alpina B7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B7 weights approximately 790 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, 2010 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 McLaren F1. 2010 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2001 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 2001 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 McLaren F1 | 2010 Alpina B7 | |
Make | McLaren | Alpina |
Model | F1 | B7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3000 mm |