1999 Bentley Hunaudieres vs. 2009 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2009 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres would be higher. At 8,000 cc (16 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres. (615 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres weights approximately 563 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 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres. (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres. 2009 Bugatti Veyron has automatic transmission and 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres has manual transmission. 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bugatti Veyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Hunaudieres | 2009 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Hunaudieres | Veyron |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 615 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 316 km/hour | 408 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
