2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2009 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 671 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 347 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 879 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bugatti Veyron | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | Veyron | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 1250 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 408 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 2.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
