1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord 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 483 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 922 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bugatti | Opel |
| Model | Chiron | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
