1999 Audi A8 vs. 1999 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 1999 Audi A8 and 1999 Bugatti EB 218 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 1999 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1999 Audi A8. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1999 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A8. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi A8 | 1999 Bugatti EB 218 | |
Make | Audi | Bugatti |
Model | A8 | EB 218 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2771 cc | 6255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3340 mm |