2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 14 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 157 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | Aston Martin | McLaren |
| Model | DBS | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 660 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
