1999 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 1999 Citroen C 15
To start off, both 1999 Bugatti EB 218 and 1999 Citroen C 15 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 485 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1999 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Citroen C 15. 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 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen C 15. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bugatti EB 218 | 1999 Citroen C 15 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Citroen |
| Model | EB 218 | C 15 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
