2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 5 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 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 McLaren F1. 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 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Bugatti | McLaren |
| Model | Veyron | F1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
