2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2000 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 2 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 209 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Continental T. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Continental T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Continental T. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bugatti Veyron. (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 2000 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Continental T | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 630 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
