1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1999 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1999 Bugatti Chiron and 1999 Peugeot 406 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 353 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 406. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 722 kg more than 1999 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bugatti Chiron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bugatti Chiron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 406, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 406. (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1999 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Peugeot |
| Model | Chiron | 406 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
