2009 Audi R8 vs. 2000 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bugatti Veyron would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (630 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Audi R8. (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi R8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 Audi R8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (760 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2000 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Audi | Bugatti |
| Model | R8 | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 630 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
