1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,250 cc (18 cylinders), 1999 Bugatti Chiron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 1211 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | Austin | Bugatti |
| Model | A 40 | Chiron |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
