1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 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 264 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 757 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993. 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | Chiron | 993 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
