1993 Bugatti EB 112 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,995 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Bugatti EB 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (454 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (210 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bugatti EB 112 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1993 Bugatti EB 112 (590 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1993 Bugatti EB 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bugatti EB 112 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | EB 112 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5995 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2280 mm |
