2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 McLaren F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 McLaren F1 would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Mazda | McLaren |
| Model | RX-8 | F1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
