2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 474 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 McLaren F1 LM. (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | Dodge | McLaren |
Model | Viper | F1 LM |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |