2007 BMW 330 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 12 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 478 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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
Make | BMW | McLaren |
Model | 330 | F1 LM |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 660 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |