2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 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 403 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | Veyron | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Horse Power | 630 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
