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McLaren P1 vs Porsche 918 Spyder

On power there is almost nothing in it: 903 hp against 887 hp. Power-to-weight tells the more useful story: 606 against 530 hp per tonne, which puts the McLaren P1 ahead on the figure that actually decides how a car feels. Flat out the McLaren P1 goes further, 217 mph against 214. Off the line the Porsche 918 Spyder is quicker, 2.50 s to 60 mph against 2.70. At launch the Porsche 918 Spyder was the cheaper of the two, $845,000 against $1,150,000.

Side by side

The numbers

McLaren P1Porsche 918 Spyder
Power903 hp887 hp
Top speed217 mph214 mph
0–60 mph2.70 s2.50 s
Kerb weight1,490 kg1,675 kg
Power-to-weight606 hp/t530 hp/t
PowertrainV8 hybridV8 hybrid
Produced2013–20152013–2015

A green figure is the better of the two. Manufacturer-stated throughout.