1977 Austin Marina vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina 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 488 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 1297 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina. 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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | Austin | Bugatti |
| Model | Marina | Chiron |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
