1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1999 Jaguar S-Type

To start off, both 1999 Bugatti Chiron and 1999 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 266 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (281 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 452 kg more than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (390 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Bugatti Chiron 1999 Jaguar S-Type
Make Bugatti Jaguar
Model Chiron S-Type
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 6250 cc 3996 cc
Engine Cylinders 18 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 547 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 390 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2177 kg 1725 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2920 mm


 

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