1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 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 503 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. 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 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Peugeot |
| Model | Chiron | 203 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
