1998 Bugatti EB 118 vs. 1998 Proton Tiara
To start off, both 1998 Bugatti EB 118 and 1998 Proton Tiara 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 488 more horse power than 1998 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bugatti EB 118 should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bugatti EB 118 weights approximately 1391 kg more than 1998 Proton Tiara. 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 Proton Tiara. 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Bugatti EB 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bugatti EB 118 | 1998 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Bugatti | Proton |
| Model | EB 118 | Tiara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2177 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2290 mm |
