2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bugatti Veyron 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 615 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A8 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2009 Bugatti Veyron.
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 806 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bugatti Veyron | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Audi |
| Model | Veyron | A8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 1250 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 408 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 18 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 29 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
