Compare the2023 Bugatti ChironVS 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB

The Chiron has standard head airbag curtains which act as a forgiving barrier between the driver and outboard passenger's upper bodies and the window and pillars. Combined with high-strength steel door beams and lower side airbags this system increases head protection in broadside collisions. The 296 GTB doesn't offer side airbag protection for the head.

The Chiron has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The 296 GTB doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Chiron has a standard 360 degree parking monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The 296 GTB only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

Both the Chiron and the 296 GTB have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The Bugatti Chiron weighs 957 to 1157 pounds more than the Ferrari 296 GTB. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Chiron’s standard 8.0 turbo 16-cylinder produces 660 more horsepower (1479 vs. 819) and 635 lbs.-ft. more torque (1180 vs. 545) than the 296 GTB’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid. The Chiron Super Sport’s standard 8.0 turbo 16-cylinder produces 759 more horsepower (1578 vs. 819) and 635 lbs.-ft. more torque (1180 vs. 545) than the 296 GTB’s 3.0 turbo V6 hybrid.

The Chiron has 8.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the 296 GTB (26.4 vs. 17.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

All wheel drive, available in the Chiron, provides the best traction for acceleration in wet, dry, and icy conditions. In corners, all wheel drive allows both outside wheels to provide power, balancing the car. This allows for better handling. The Ferrari 296 GTB is not available with all wheel drive.

For better stopping power the Chiron’s brake rotors are larger than those on the 296 GTB:

The Chiron has standard air brakes, which adjust the spoiler automatically during high-speed braking in order to shorten stopping distances. The 296 GTB doesn’t offer air brakes.

For better traction, the Chiron has larger tires than the 296 GTB (F:285/30R20 & R:355/25R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:305/35R20).

The Chiron’s 285/30R20 front and 355/25R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series front and 25 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 296 GTB’s standard 35 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Chiron has standard 21-inch rear wheels. Only 20-inch wheels are available on the 296 GTB.

The Chiron has a standard automatic front and rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Chiron’s height leveling suspension allows the driver to raise ride height for better off-road clearance and then lower it again for easier entering and exiting and better on-road handling. The 296 GTB doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Chiron’s wheelbase is 4.3 inches longer than on the 296 GTB (106.7 inches vs. 102.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Chiron is 3.3 inches wider in the front and 1.2 inches wider in the rear than on the 296 GTB.

The Chiron’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (43% to 57%) than the 296 GTB’s (40.5% to 59.5%). This gives the Chiron more stable handling and braking.

The Chiron’s standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The 296 GTB’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

The Chiron’s power mirror controls are mounted on the door for easy access. The 296 GTB’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

The Chiron has standard heated front seats, which keep the driver and front passenger extremely comfortable in the winter. Heated seats aren’t available in the 296 GTB.