2001 McLaren F1 vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 10 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 286 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1383 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 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. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 McLaren F1 | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | McLaren | Chevrolet |
| Model | F1 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2946 mm |
