2000 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bugatti EB 218. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bugatti EB 218 would be higher. At 6,253 cc (18 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Bugatti EB 218. (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2000 Bugatti EB 218. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 397 kg more than 2000 Bugatti EB 218. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Bugatti EB 218. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bugatti EB 218.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti EB 218 | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bugatti | Bentley |
| Model | EB 218 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6253 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
