1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 157 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 169 kg more than 1999 Bugatti Chiron.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Bugatti | Dodge |
| Model | Chiron | Ram |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 2346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3569 mm |
