2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate 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 490 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bugatti | Buick |
| Model | Veyron | Estate |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 630 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
