1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 Bugatti EB 218.
Because 1999 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bugatti EB 218. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bugatti EB 218.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1999 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bugatti |
| Model | Continental | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
