2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1998 McLaren F1
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 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 431 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1532 kg more than 1998 McLaren F1.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 McLaren F1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1998 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Discovery | 1998 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Land Rover | McLaren |
| Model | Discovery | F1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
