2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron (555 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron weights approximately 941 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 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, 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti EB 18-4 Veyron | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | EB 18-4 Veyron | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 555 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2280 mm |
