2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2000 Bugatti Veyron
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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 78 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2000 Bugatti Veyron | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Continental GTC | Veyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 7993 cc |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 630 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
