1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 868 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 523 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Bentley Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Bentley Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Turbo | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
