1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin DB7 and 1999 Bugatti Chiron were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 352 kg more than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bugatti |
| Model | DB7 | Chiron |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
