2000 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2000 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2000 Bugatti EB 218 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,253 cc (18 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (149 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2000 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bugatti |
| Model | 147 | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 6253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
