2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bugatti Veyron 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 514 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 454 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. 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 2001 Citroen C5. 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 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Citroen |
| Model | Veyron | C5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 1749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 630 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
