2000 BMW Z8 vs. 2000 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z8 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 144 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z8. (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 BMW Z8. 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 BMW Z8. 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 2000 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | BMW | Bugatti |
| Model | Z8 | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 6253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
