2005 Acura CL vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura CL would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 961 more horse power than 2005 Acura CL. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura CL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,500 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Acura | Bugatti |
| Model | CL | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
