1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1976 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1976 Buick Riviera. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 412 kg more than 1976 Buick Riviera. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Riviera. (435 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1976 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bugatti | Buick |
| Model | Chiron | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6250 cc | 6595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
