2005 McLaren F1 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 McLaren F1 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 204 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 McLaren F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 McLaren F1 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | McLaren | Porsche |
| Model | F1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
