1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bugatti Chiron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bugatti Chiron 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 343 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 406 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Bugatti | Jaguar |
| Model | Chiron | XF |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
