2005 McLaren F1 vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. 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 391 more horse power than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Pontiac Banshee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 511 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 McLaren F1 | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
| Make | McLaren | Pontiac |
| Model | F1 | Banshee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 4042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
