1998 Bugatti EB 118 vs. 1998 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1998 Bugatti EB 118 and 1998 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 1998 Bugatti EB 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bugatti EB 118 (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 306. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bugatti EB 118 should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bugatti EB 118 weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bugatti EB 118 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Peugeot 306. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Bugatti EB 118 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, 1998 Bugatti EB 118 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 306. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Bugatti EB 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bugatti EB 118 | 1998 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Peugeot |
| Model | EB 118 | 306 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2550 mm |
