2004 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2003 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2004 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Passat. (326 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Passat.
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2004 Bugatti Veyron | 2003 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
Model | Veyron | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6255 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 547 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 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 | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |