2009 BMW 550 vs. 1971 McLaren M19

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 McLaren M19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 McLaren M19 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 1102 kg more than 1971 McLaren M19.

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. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1971 McLaren M19 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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