2002 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, 2012 Audi S5 is newer by 10 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 193 more horse power than 2012 Audi S5. (354 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S5.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S5. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bugatti Veyron | 2012 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Audi |
| Model | Veyron | S5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6253 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
