2008 Renault Espace vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Espace 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 (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 812 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.
Because 2011 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Espace. 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 (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 900 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Espace. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Espace | 2011 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Renault | Bugatti |
| Model | Espace | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 987 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 1250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 408 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 2.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
