1996 Audi S6 vs. 2000 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 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 295 more horse power than 1996 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Audi S6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2000 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Audi | Bugatti |
| Model | S6 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 630 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
