(New Modeler) Which one of these models are better?

Reddler

Hi, I'm learning 3D and I would like to know what's missing from my work. Which one is the better model? Why is one's render better than the other?

First Model.
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-bugatti-veyron-1261671

Second Model.
https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/car-sports-model-1370054

Thanks in advance.

EarthQuake

"Why is one's render better than the other?" - Because that person made a better render. Likely because they understand materials and rendering better, or just cared more about the render.

As to which is better, meh. It's difficult to compare because they are presented differently, and show different details (one shows wireframes, the other doesn't). But neither are particularly good. They're both vaguely blobby and don't appear to be well constructed, with shading errors and an overall lack of detail or precision.

Here's a random one on the same site that looks much nicer:

https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/tesla-s-2014-rigged-car-3d-model/778066

You can see how well constructed this one is, and how accurate and crisp all the edges and panels are. Check out the wireframe shots - the topology is clean and well thought out. Presentation is still not amazing here, but it does the job and shows the model well.

Gustavo_Elliott

@EarthQuake really gives a good answer, the topology on the first one is really gross and the second doesn't generally strike me as any better.  The shading issues are a little gnarly on both...

The Tesla model he posted:

sacboi

For 'class A' surfaced objects, a high end render pass from experience is typically dependant upon an optimised topology design, although worth remembering minor shading errors can be fixed in post:

https://www.carbodydesign.com/article/59531-modeling-cars-in-polygons/

Reddler

All of your input is great and much appreciated, I plan to take this advice and implement it in my works.