2005 BMW 760 vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 BMW 760. (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 760. (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 760. 2005 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1999 McLaren F1 has manual transmission. 1999 McLaren F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | 760 | F1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2720 mm |
