1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 123 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (424 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 716 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette. (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bugatti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Chiron | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1244 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2685 mm |
