2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 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 440 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 353 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Veyron | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 2771 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 630 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1547 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
