2003 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 2003 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 23 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 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate.
Because 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bugatti Veyron | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Bugatti | Buick |
| Model | Veyron | Estate |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
