2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2009 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2009 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 858 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 343 kg more than 2009 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 964 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bugatti Veyron | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Bugatti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Veyron | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 1250 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
