1990 BMW 520 vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 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 402 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 635 kg more than 1990 BMW 520. 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 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | BMW | Bugatti |
| Model | 520 | Chiron |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
