2006 Audi S4 vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 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 844 more horse power than 2006 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 609 kg more than 2006 Audi S4. 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 2006 Audi S4. 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 1090 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Audi | Bugatti |
| Model | S4 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 1184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 1500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 18 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 29 L/100km |
