1952 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 3,257 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Bugatti Type 101 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1952 Bugatti Type 101. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bugatti Type 101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bugatti Type 101 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
Model | Type 101 | 911 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3257 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1175 kg |