1979 BMW 633 vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 633 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 353 more horse power than 1979 BMW 633. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 707 kg more than 1979 BMW 633. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | BMW | Bugatti |
| Model | 633 | Chiron |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
