2008 BMW 120 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 13 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 491 more horse power than 2008 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 303 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | BMW | McLaren |
| Model | 120 | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
