1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 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 231 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 710 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | Chiron | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
