2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 828 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Buick | McLaren |
Model | Rainier | F1 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 649 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 87.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |