2009 Audi R8 vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 GTR would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Audi R8. (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Audi | McLaren |
| Model | R8 | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
