1999 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1978 Buick Estate
To start off, 1999 Bugatti Chiron is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate 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 394 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti Chiron weights approximately 297 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bugatti Chiron | 1978 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bugatti | Buick |
Model | Chiron | Estate |
Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6250 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 547 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 97.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |