2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2009 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 692 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bugatti Veyron weights approximately 137 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 836 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bugatti Veyron | 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Bugatti | Chevrolet |
| Model | Veyron | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 1250 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 18 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 29 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
