2002 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bugatti Veyron would be higher. At 6,253 cc (16 cylinders), 2002 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2002 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bugatti Veyron | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Veyron | Passat |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6253 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
