2009 BMW M6 vs. 1999 Bugatti Chiron
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 10 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 47 more horse power than 2009 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 897 kg more than 2009 BMW M6. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1999 Bugatti Chiron | |
| Make | BMW | Bugatti |
| Model | M6 | Chiron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 6250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
