2001 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Regal 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 (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 790 more horse power than 2001 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 327 kg more than 2001 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Regal. 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 (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 939 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Buick | Bugatti |
| Model | Regal | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
