2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 McLaren F1 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | 330 | F1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
