2005 McLaren F1 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla 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 488 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 McLaren F1 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 McLaren F1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 McLaren F1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 McLaren F1 | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | McLaren | Toyota |
Model | F1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6063 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 618 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 649 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2380 mm |