2003 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2003 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bugatti Veyron. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bugatti Veyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bugatti Veyron | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
| Model | Veyron | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
