1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 173 kg more than 1999 Bugatti Chiron.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Brooklands. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Brooklands.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
Model | Brooklands | Chiron |
Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 547 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |