1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 485 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 1277 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Fiat |
| Model | Chiron | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
