1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron vs. 2000 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (630 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron. (552 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron weights approximately 277 kg more than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 EB 18-3 Chiron (881 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (760 Nm). This means 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti EB 18-3 Chiron | 2000 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Bugatti | Bugatti |
| Model | EB 18-3 Chiron | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 630 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
