1998 Toyota Caldina vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 929 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 417 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1176 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Caldina | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Toyota | Bugatti |
| Model | Caldina | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
