1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1979 Fiat 126
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Fiat 126 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 523 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 1592 kg more than 1979 Fiat 126. 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 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1979 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Fiat |
| Model | Chiron | 126 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 1850 mm |
