2003 McLaren F1 vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 965. (355 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 306 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 965. (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 McLaren F1 | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | McLaren | Porsche |
| Model | F1 | 965 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6062 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
