2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 763 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 563 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Continental. (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Continental | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 415 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.2 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 29 L/100km |
