2001 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2001 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2001 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bugatti Veyron | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Bugatti | Toyota |
| Model | Veyron | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
