2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is newer by 9 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 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Bugatti | Lamborghini |
| Model | Veyron | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 6496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
