2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

To start off, both 2009 Bugatti Veyron and 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 346 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (641 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

Because 2009 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. (821 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

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