1999 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Bugatti EB 218 and 1999 Volkswagen Golf 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 470 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf. 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 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (127 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. 1999 Bugatti EB 218 has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bugatti EB 218 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Bugatti EB 218 | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
Model | EB 218 | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 544 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |