1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 13 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 317 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 442 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Bugatti | BMW |
| Model | Chiron | 328 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
