2000 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, both 2000 Bugatti EB 218 and 2000 Ferrari 550 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 66 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550. 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 Ferrari 550. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti EB 218 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Ferrari |
| Model | EB 218 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6253 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 114 L |
